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Think sport and reading don't go together?

From teamsheets and tactics to matchday programmes and game reports, words are everywhere in sport. And our heroes have some pretty interesting things to say about their experiences too: check out Jamie Carragher's take on playing for England, or the books that inspired your sporting heroes.

Books that inspire legends

What are the words that have inspired some of our sports stars to reach the top? Take a look at Personal Best to find out.

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Jamie Carragher on Football

Want to get inside the mind of one of the Premiership's greatest footballers? Check out Jamie Carragher's autobiography here.

Is Football your thing?

Find out the favourite books of 20 Premier League footballers with Premier League Reading Stars

Seen the game? Write the match report

Get talking about your team or write a match report on BBC 606 sports forum

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Sport on Piczo

Join in the conversation about sport at The Pitch on Piczo

Play Sky Sports' Football game

Play Sky Sport’s Team Teaser and guess the missing players from the football team.

Favorite books from Top Gear's Richard Hammond

Top Gear’s Richard Hammond recommends books for boys

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