Interview with Lincoln City striker Bailey Cadamarteri on aspiring to exceed his father's legacy

Bailey Cadamarteri, the son of former Everton striker Danny Cadamarteri, is carving out his own unique journey in the world of football.

"It does add that little bit of pressure because obviously you'll get people saying 'oh his dad's an ex-pro' and that's why he's here," the 19-year-old tells .

"But it's good to have that reputation because I like to prove people wrong. I prefer it. I wouldn't want it any other way.

"He's been to the places where I want to get, so he's a big part of it, and the information and pointers he can give me does help me quite a lot.

"I was a bit too young to remember when he was playing in the Premier League. But I do remember little glimpses of the back end of his career before he had to retire through injury."

Football has been Cadamarteri's life for as long as he can remember. He grew up following the latter stages of his dad's career, and has been with Sheffield Wednesday since the age of eight. He is currently out on loan at Lincoln City.

"I've always got the football on, however many games there are throughout the day," he says. "Especially when I'm back home. I'm from a football manic-household.

"It's good to watch as well because you can always pick up little pointers and hints from players. I really like watching Ollie Watkins, because I feel like I can be a similar sort of striker to him.

"He's been through the levels as well on his journey. I can take a lot from his game."

There are others Cadamarteri can take inspiration from as well. It has not been long since Morgan Rogers and Brennan Johnson were team-mates together at Lincoln City. Both are now starring in the Premier League.

"You look at those names and Brennan is flying at the minute," he says. "While Morgan has just been called up to the England squad. They were here on loan and they've gone on to achieve great things."

It is those types of stories which helped convinced Cadamarteri he needed to go on loan this season. He had been a part of things at Sheffield Wednesday, but wanted to be a focal point and crucial member of a squad.

"This season I felt like I was at a different stage of my career, where I needed to kick on and be involved every week starting games," he says.

"They offered me the No 9 shirt, which was a nice touch. I know it's a bit materialistic, but it does put a lot of trust in you as a young lad and make you feel wanted.

"The more games I can get, and the more goals I can get, the better it will be for me."

The future is bright for Bailey, but what does it hold? There are dreams of grandeur and, naturally, a few aspirations also closer to home.

"It's everyone's dream to represent your country and win the World Cup," he says.

"But in the shorter term I'd love to beat my dad's legacy. He played in the Premier League and scored a few goals, so if I can go on and do better than him I think I'll have done well."

There's no doubting that the Cadamarteri name will be one to watch again in the coming years.