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Think back to when you were a little nipper: what did you want to be when you grew up?

It often changed by the week, we’re guessing. Or simply after whatever you had just watched on TV: "Police officer? That looks cool. What's on next... Wacky Races? OH I WANT TO BE A RACING DRIVER SO MUCH!"

Two regular staple dream careers, however, always included being a WWE wrestler and a professional footballer - and one Liverpool star was no different in that respect.

Step forward Mr Daniel Sturridge ...

(Image: John Powell)

In an interview with Sport, the Liverpool striker said: "When you are younger, you don't understand whether wrestling is real or isn't real. But it was just the way in which they went about their business. It was exciting to see, and it was inspiring actually - it was a fun thing to watch."

And who did he grow up idolising the most? The Deadman himself - The Undertaker .

(Image: © WWE)

Asked whether he could ever seeing himself doing a Wayne Rooney and making a ringside cameo any time soon, he said, "I don't think I'd go that far these days - maybe 15 years ago. Them days are gone for me now!"

If he were to ever do that, we'd guess "Striker" would be a good character name. Or simply "Hamstrings". Either way, we'll let you make your own gags about how he's got a great finishing move.

Shame, really - because he would have one hell of little gimmick...

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