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As a kid I always wanted to be a centre-forward. I wanted the buzz and thrill of scoring goals from an early age.

Alan Shearer

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Alan Shearer
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: August 13
Association Football Manager
Association Football Player
Soccer Player
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