As an academy player at Aston Villa and a big-hitting batsman for Warwickshire, Ollie Lawrence's sporting idols fluctuated between Lionel Messi and Chris Gayle.
His eyes were always drawn to the X factor athletes. NBA star LeBron James was another of his heroes. When he switched to rugby, he wanted to be like Sonny Bill Williams.
England's breakthrough back of 2020 is not short of ambition. He is known for his blockbuster carries but is learning that there is more to the game than highlights-reel moments.
'Everyone looks at Messi or Ronaldo and how they've changed football,' said the Worcester centre.