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Steven Gerrard's cousin Bobby Duncan is on Arsenal's radar
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Steven Gerrard’s cousin Bobby Duncan being chased by Arsenal as young star seeks more first-team football

Man City youngster scored winner for England Under-17s when they played Portugal this week, as Gunners scouts watched

ARSENAL are chasing Steven Gerrard's cousin Bobby Duncan as the youngster seeks more first-team football.

The Manchester City youngster, 16, scored winner for England Under-17s when they played Portugal this week... as Gunners scouts watched.

 Steven Gerrard's cousin Bobby Duncan is on Arsenal's radar
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Steven Gerrard's cousin Bobby Duncan is on Arsenal's radarCredit: Rex Features

Duncan also training with the Three Lions' Under-20s during this international break.

A host of Premier League giants are said to be interested in bringing Liverpool legend Gerrard's cousin to their club.

But as things stand, Arsenal lead the race to poach City's latest young star.

Man City have already lost one of their best youngsters this year, in Jadon Sancho.

 The England Under-17s star is currently on the books of Manchester City
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The England Under-17s star is currently on the books of Manchester CityCredit: PA:Press Association

The Under-17 World Cup-winning star joined Borussia Dortmund in the summer - as he felt he'd get more game-time at the Bundesliga giants.

Duncan has been on the horizon of many top clubs since he burst onto the scene with England's Under-16s last year.


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The youngster scored a tremendous hat-trick against Brazil - the first treble of any Englishman against any Brazilian team in history.

On his 2016 feat, Duncan claimed: “My dad used to give me a DVD to go and watch in the car and it had all of Steven’s goals on it.

Steven Gerrard's cousin Bobby Duncan scores hat-trick for England U16's v Brazil
 Bobby Duncan has trained with England's Under-20s this week
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Bobby Duncan has trained with England's Under-20s this weekCredit: Getty
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“I used to watch that over and over again thinking ‘one day that could be me’.

"I’ve always looked up to Steven. I’m related to him and like me he’s a local kid from Huyton.

“Steven’s been a big influence. What he achieved in his career inspires me. He always had that hunger and desire to win trophies.

"As well as talent, it was his attitude, character and leadership that made him the player he was.

“I’ve always tried to learn from him and when he messaged me after the hat-trick that meant a lot.”

 Bobby Duncan says he learnt a lot from his cousin, Steven Gerrard
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Bobby Duncan says he learnt a lot from his cousin, Steven GerrardCredit: Rex Features
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