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Born in Hackney, east London, in 1961, Justin Fashanu and his younger brother, John, grew up with white foster parents near Attleborough in Norfolk. Aged 13, he was spotted by a Norwich City talent scout while playing for his school team and signed as a professional with the club at 17.