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Here at Nottingham World, we like to bang the drum for homegrown talent.
From TV stars like Vicky McClure to sporting icons like Mary Earps, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire has been the birthplace of some of the country's most famous faces.
That of course extends to the nation's favourite sport, football.
Stars of yesteryear and those that grace the Premier League today have grown up in the area.
Some broke through at Forest and some at Notts County, while others emerged elsewhere in the country to begin their professional years after growing up in Nottingham.
Here we're looking at 20 footballing stars born in Nottingham, including a current Forest talisman and recent Euros winner.
13. Jermaine Jenas
Jermaine Jenas enjoyed his best years at Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur where he commanded the midfield. He now works as a pundit and presenter for the BBC. Photo: Julian Finney
14. Brennan Johnson
Current Nottingham Forest talisman Brennan Johnson was born and bred in the city. A loan spell at Lincoln City aside, he’s always been at the City Ground. | AFP via Getty Images
15. David McGoldrick
Veteran striker David McGoldrick has been scoring for fun at Derby County in League 1 this season. He’s played for both Notts County and Nottingham Forest in his long career. Photo: Michael Regan
16. Wes Morgan
Wes Morgan captained Leicester City to the Championship, Premier League and FA Cup trophy and will go down in the club’s history books. The centre-back retired in 2021. Photo: Michael Regan