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Daily Mirror
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James Nursey

Brennan Johnson dreams of emulating mentor David Beckham on his own World Cup journey

Brennan Johnson has revealed he wants to emulate his most famous follower David Beckham by starring at a World Cup.

Manchester United and England legend Beckham won 115 international caps and scored 17 goals, including a memorable last-gasp free-kick against Greece which propelled the Three Lions to the 2002 World Cup. Johnson was only five months old when Beckham struck against the Greeks but is aware of his exploits as his own dad David came through the Old Trafford ranks with the United midfielder.

Beckham has since stayed in touch with the Johnson family, following Brennan’s progress and giving him advice amid his rise at Nottingham Forest. Now in-form Johnson, who has 11 goals and six assists for promotion-chasing Forest this term, has his sights set on propelling his country Wales to the biggest stage of all.

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