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Gemma Jones

Jamie Redknapp says 'can't start them early enough' as he teaches son to kick a ball

Former footballer Jamie Redknapp seems to want his youngest son to follow in his footsteps.

The sportsman shared a picture on his Instagram of him teaching little Raphael, who was only born last November, how to kick a football. The dad and lad are seen playing together on an orange play mat in the garden, with more than one football toy on hand.

It seemed that Jamie was teaching Raphael to kick before he can even walk, as he held the baby up on his feet. The dad-of-three captioned the post: "Working on that right foot strike! Can’t start them early enough…"

READ MORE: Jamie Redknapp opens up on becoming a dad again 17 years after first child

Fans hoped the baby would one day take after his dad, who professionally played football for England, Liverpool, Spurs, Bournemouth and Southampton. Rita said: "I heard Klopp was looking for some back up, bless him."

Brenda said: "Liverpool future striker Jamie hopefully YNWA."

Dave said: "Liverpool centre mid Jamie lad." Meanwhile, Rachel said: "Future red?"

Jamie has recently made fans aware that he is starting Raphael's love for football young - especially Liverpool FC. When the baby was just three months old, the proud dad shared an adorable snap of Raphael in a Liverpool kit the morning after the Reds beat Chelsea to win the Carabao Cup.

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