SAINT BRUNO; Heskey's an instant hit with Anfield support.(Sport)

From: Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland) | Date: March 13, 2000 | Copyright information

HE may have the name of a warrior, but Emile Ivanhoe Heskey has a tender heart beating under his imposing armour.

The chant of "Bruno" spilled down from the Kop on Saturday in recognition of the awesome stature of their instant new idol - an impressive figure as he marauded around the Sunderland defence.

But while Heskey may have the build of a boxer and a knight, all rolled into one, you must remember that at 22 he is still just a fresh- faced kid.

And it was the voice of that wide-eyed young boy that spoke out after his Liverpool debut following a whirlwind 24 hours ...

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