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Reading Cup hero Yakubu shrugs off age debate

Reading FA Cup hero Yakubu Aiyegbeni has dismissed debate over his age.

The former Everton and Portsmouth striker struck the winner against Derby County on Saturday.

"You can see the way I play, so I am not talking about my age," he said. "It is normal. People can choose if they don't believe it so it's up to them. But for me I am just enjoying my football.

"The hunger is always there. When you play in England you always have the desire to play. You cannot hide here."

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