Everton striker Romelu Lukaku said he was constantly in contact with his "idol" Didier Drogba when he needs guidance.
Lukaku and Drogba spent a season together at Chelsea when the former was just 18.
And the Belgium international said he frequently goes to his idol Drogba for advice.
"I text him, I phone him whenever I need him. He knows what to say and what not to say. That's what I like about him," Lukaku said.
"Didier is my idol and he knows it but I am Romelu Lukaku and I am proud of my family name and I want to make my own story.
"Of course I respect Didier a lot but I think there are differences in our style of play.
"I'm a young player, I want to play at a high level and help my team-mates.
"Hopefully at the end of my career I can say I did my best to create a name for myself. I still speak to Didier. He gives me tips all the time.
"We have had a really special relationship since day one.
"When I arrived at Chelsea they put me next to him in the dressing room so that is when it started and I saw what a top professional he was."
