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A Southampton barman who has a striking resemblance to Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp reveals just how his life has changed since going viral on social media

A Southampton barman is making the most out of his striking resemblance to Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.

Nick Wilkinson of the Cricketers Arms in Southampton went viral after an image of him eating fast food circulated on social media - it was shared thousands of times with fans unable to tell the difference between him and the Anfield boss.

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Ahead of the final day of the Premier League title race, live on Sky Sports, the 51-year-old revealed just how he has embraced his likeness to charismatic Liverpool manager when behind the bar.

"A few people spotted it and then my son cottoned on to it when I told him, he laughed and just said: 'Dad, you've go to go with it and try it out'," he told Sky Sports News.

Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp during a training session at Melwood ahead of the Champions League semi-final, second leg against Barcelona
Image: A barman from Southampton or Jurgen Klopp - can you tell?

"People come in and say 'I bet you get this every time but do you know who you really look like?'

"I say I get it mate, don't worry about it.

"Then I bought the stuff (Liverpool training kit) and on Saturdays I wear it and have a laugh and giggle with the Saints fans that come in."

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Watch the video above for the interview with the 'Kloppelganger' and see if you can tell the difference.