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By Shane Farrington<\/h3>\n

12 Apr 2011 17:35:00<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n
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Andy Carroll, Liverpool<\/p>\n

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Newcastle<\/a> and England<\/a> legend Alan Shearer believes Liverpool<\/a> forward Andy Carroll<\/a> has all the attributes of a top-class striker.<\/p>\n

After failing to score in his opening five matches for his new club since his \u00a335 million January move, Carroll bagged a brace in an impressive display during a 3-0 Premier League victory over Manchester City on Monday.<\/p>\n

The Geordie hero, who briefly worked with Carroll during his eight-game spell as temporary Newcastle boss, has also been impressed by the mental strength shown by the 22-year-old. <\/p>\n

\u201cAndy is excellent. I like the way he bullies defenders,” he told the Evening Chronicle<\/em>.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe’s a no-nonsense type of centre-forward – technically good, devastating in the air with a rocket left foot, and deceptively fast.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat’s more, Andy is mentally very strong, which is so important. During all his off-field problems up here, he never let anything affect his game.”<\/p>\n

Despite spending most of his time since departing as Newcastle boss as a pundit, Shearer admitted he has come close to taking on his first permanent managerial role. <\/p>\n

He added: \u201cI have had interviews and got close to taking a managerial job. I loved my eight weeks at Newcastle, despite the way it ended.<\/p>\n

\u201cI would seriously consider going back into football, but it would have to be right.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt’s imperative that you have a chance of success at your first job. That’s what I would be looking for.\u201d<\/p>\n

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