The BBC's coverage of Euro 2012 has had mixed reviews so far, especially the performance of pundit Alan Shearer. Here are some facts you will need to know about the Geordie goal-hanger.
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* Alan was born with an extra foot.
* He was named after actress Moira Shearer; Alan's parents had hoped he would pursue a career in ballet.
* He practised penalties at school by kicking people in the head and imagining it was a football.
* In 1995, Alan celebrated the successful creosoting of his garden fence by winning the Premiership title for Blackburn.
* To keep himself entertained during interviews, Alan would surreptitiously quote song lyrics. When asked by John Motson at France '98 whether England had a chance of winning the World Cup, Alan replied: "Oompa loompa doompety doo, I've got a perfect puzzle for you. Oompa loompa doompety dee, if you are wise you'll listen to me Yes, I believe we can do it."
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