Fulham captain Brede Hangeland answered a selection of quickfire questions in today’s Daily Mirror.
First team played for?
Vidar, in the Norwegian Second Division, when I was six years old
Last time lost temper on field?
I do that every weekend! I’m always a bit angry when we’re playing – I have to try to control it
First position played in?
I was a midfielder until I was 16. Then the coach put me at the back and it went really well
Last great film you saw?
The Gangster was very enjoyable
First holiday you went on?
I travelled to Denmark with my family when I was a kid
Last time you had a really good laugh?
I have to laugh a bit every day, but I think it was watching an American sitcom
First weekly wage you ever had?
I worked in a shop when I was younger. I got about £10 a day
First time you got sent off?
I’ve never been sent off – not bad for a centre-back
First car you ever bought?
A Toyota Starlet when I was 18
Last promising young player you saw?
There are a couple of young lads at Fulham who are worth looking out for
First time you thought you would make it as a footballer?
When I got my first professional contract aged 19
Last book you read?
The last English book I read was ‘Underworld’ by Don DeLillo
Your target for the rest of the season?
It’s obvious – to stay up