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'Andrew Thomas "Andy" Carroll' (born January 6, 1989 in Gateshead, England) is an English footballer. His position is forward and he currently plays for Preston North End.
Carroll attended Brighton Avenue Primary School and Joseph Swan School.
He was given his first-team debut in a UEFA Cup tie against Palermo on November 2, 2006, when he appeared as a late substitute and became the youngest ever player to represent Newcastle in Europe at the age of 17 years and 300 days.^[1] He made his debut in the FA Cup in the home defeat to Birmingham City, appearing as substitute for the last 10 minutes.
On 25 February, 2007, Carroll made his Premiership debut for Newcastle, coming on as a substitute in the 87th minute in the 1-0 defeat to Wigan Athletic, almost scoring in the process, only a good save from Wigan Athletic goalkeeper John Filan prevented him bagging his first goal in a Newcastle United shirt.^[2]
In 2007, he won the 'Wor Jackie Milburn Trophy', given each year to the rising star of north-east football.
Carroll is contracted to the club until 2011.
On the July 29 2007 Carroll scored his first senior goal in a 2-0 friendly win over Juventus, with a left foot shot. After the match Carroll received praise from Gianluigi Buffon, who tipped Caroll to have a big future.^[3]
On the August 14 2007 Carroll signed a six month loan deal with Preston North End and made his debut for them in the League Cup against Morecambe on the same day.

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1. ''Palermo (a) UEFA Cup Group Stage Game 2''
2. Tactical Formation
3. Buffon hails Magpies starlet

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★ Official Newcastle United Profile

★ BBC Profile