A Liverpool defender growing up idolising Paul Pogba? That probably wasn't the answer many expected.Yet Jeremy Jacquet has revealed that the former Manchester United midfielder has been his footballing role model for as long as he can remember, despite the 21-year-old now making his name at the heart of Liverpool's defence."Paul Pogba has always been my role model, and he still is. I used to watch him all the time," Jacquet told Telefoot.##LINKED_NEWS_68227##There is actually more to the choice than meets the eye.Before becoming a centre-back, Jacquet started his career as a midfielder. It was only after joining Rennes that he gradually moved into defence – a switch he initially made reluctantly.Now, however, the Frenchman has established himself as one of Europe's most promising defenders and has no regrets about the decision, but his midfielder's instincts have never disappeared.Monday, 21.45: (1.55) France (4.20) Belgium (5.90)They can still be seen in Jacquet's passing, his ability to carry the ball forward and, most notably, his knack for breaking defensive lines from deep.In other words, there is still a little bit of Pogba in the Liverpool defender. The irony is that Jacquet's chances of ever sharing a France dressing room with his childhood idol are slim.But while he may never get to play alongside Pogba, the influence of the former United star is already written into his game.##LINKED_NEWS_68664##