ANDY CARROLL is the nearest the Premier League has to a rock star, says KASABIAN star SERGE PIZZORNO.
But the long-haired striker actually prefers rap to rock. Andy said: "I heard what Serge said and it's nice he thinks that. I'm not into rock, though.
"I'm more into hip-hop, especially EMINEM."
With hair like that, Andy wouldn't look out of place in a metal band. But it's completely coincidental.
Andy said: "I don't know why my hair's like this. I get stick for it and the lads threaten to shave it off."
And the Newcastle ace - promoting EA Sports' FIFA 11, available for £27.99 at GAME until Thursday - has swapped the wild, rock star-like nights out for gaming, following his recent off-the-field antics.
Andy said: "It's what everyone does now. They finish training, go home and get on the computer."
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