Crystal Palace midfielder Cheick Doucouré admits loves playing for manager Patrick Vieira.
But he has picked out another stellar name as his idol in the same position.
“It's an honour to be here in the best league in the world," he said, having arrived from RC Lens this summer. “I wanted to discover new things. I was always told it was the best league in the world, and it was motivation for me to come here.
“I had several conversations with the manager before I joined. It motivated me because he is Patrick Vieira, he played in the same position as me and he is a legend.
“Since I was very young I always dreamed of playing here. I used to watch it and today I'm proud to be playing here.
“[I used to watch] Yaya Touré! He has always made me hope and motivated me. Because he played in the Premier League I decided to come here also."
