IF TOUSLE-HAIRED Scots tennis ace Andy Murray is holding out for a hero', then football star David Beckham's his man.

The 20-year-old face of British tennis has revealed that the former England captain is his secret role model.

Murray claims he admires the way Beckham handles fame and the media.

The pair became close pals after they met at a tennis tournament in 2006 when Beckham played for Real Madrid.

The Dunblane tennis star, said: "He is someone I look to see how he has dealt with everything.

"I am not going to get a tenth of the criticism or media attention he has had. But he's dealt with it so well."

Role models come in many guises - from the world of sport, entertainment and even politics.

Who do people look up to these days? Sports stars ike David Beckham or Tiger Woods will undoubtedly be popular choices, as will statesmen like Nelson Mandela, poverty campaigners like Bob Geldof or perhaps even Glasgow Airport terrorist attack hero John Smeaton.

But what about closer to home? Who do people who aren't in the public eye look up to? Maybe your role model is someone in your local community, a teacher, youth leader or community campaigner - or perhaps even your parents.

So who is your hero? Who do you aspire to be like? And do you have a secret role model?

We took to the streets of Glasgow to find out. From world leaders and sports stars to dear old dad - these are your inspirations JANINE HUNT, 40, West End, works for the Lotto: My hero is Ghandi, because he changed the conditions his people lived in and he because he believed in peace. DAVID MARCELLA, 16, student, Motherwell: My hero has got to be Diego Maradona. He's the best football player ever and he scored an absolute belter against England. EMILY BEEDHAM, 17, Student, Muirend: My dad Robert Beedham is my hero because he's done a lot to make me proud and I look up to him. He's always worked really hard. BILL MILLER, 53, self-employed, South Side: Nelson Mandela is the greatest guy. Since he got out of jail he's grown in stature. While other people's reputations have decreased through the years, his has increased. RICKY HOLLAND, 22, Council worker, Pollok: Boxer Muhammad Ali is my hero because of the Rumble in the Jungle. He's an icon who has many sporting achievements. He's still fighting now, against his illness. ANNA CORRIE, 33, learning and development manager, Langside: Scotland rugby captain Jason White is a hero as he's a good leader, player and because he's a team-man. He's always fair and consistent. DAVID McKAY, 51, West End: Footballer Denis Law is my hero because he gave joy, excitement and drama to the Scots. His dynamism came across when I met him - I knew that I was in the company of one of the immortals. ELIZABETH CUMMING, 78, Retired, Airdrie: My hero is Hugh Laurie because he's such a great actor. He's good at everything he does. I've seen all of his TV programmes.