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Shearer on statue: 'it's a bit surreal'

A statue of Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has been unveiled outside St James' Park, to honour his career at the club.

The 10ft brass statue cost Β£250,000 and was funded by the family of ex-chairman Freddy Shepherd.

The former England captain told Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 5 live's Adrian Chiles, that it was a "surreal" moment for him.

"I'm very proud and I'm very honoured. I never ever did I feel, when I left home at 15, that I would be here talking about a statue of myself".

This clip is originally from 5 live Daily on Monday 12 September 2016.

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