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Dan Marsh

Six footballers who weren't as good as their big brothers including Rooney and Lukaku

Most of us have fond childhood memories of kicking a ball around with siblings, so it's no surprise that the game has been graced with some infamous brother pairings down the years.

But unfortunately - as we all know too well - not everyone is on the same level. It's an unfortunate burden that some of us (the better siblings) have to bear, but it must be even harder to handle under the spotlight of the professional game.

Can you imagine trying to live up to the accolades that Wayne Rooney has racked up during his career? Or trying to keep with Romelu Lukaku and his plethora of mega-money transfers? Here, Mirror Football takes a look at six footballers who have been outshone by their more prominent older brothers...

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