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Liverpool midfielder Lallana reveals Spanish family background

Liverpool midfield ace Adam Lallana has revealed he has Spanish roots.

Lallana admits as a junior player he drew inspiration from Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane.

"One thing people might not know about me is my grandfather is Spanish, from Madrid," Lallana told NBC Sports. "I don't know if it influences my game, and he never takes credit for it. He isn't a massive football fan, actually.

"Interestingly, though, my idol growing up was former Real great Zidane. I watched a lot of him growing up. The way he plays. Even now, he's a coach at Real but I still go back and watch those clips."

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