Chelsea mascot who pranked Steven Gerrard is now non-league star looking for big break

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Steven Gerrard - deciding to prank the superstar instead.The action had Claude Makelele and Michael Essien in stitches ahead of the 2006 clash with Liverpool, while John Terry offered him a congratulatory pat on the head.While Gerrard, who laughed off the audacious prank later admitted: "If it was an adult I would have wanted to wring their neck!"But, 16-years-later, Nickless is now looking to break into the professional game himself.And the youngster has been bouncing around some famous Non-League sides such as Dulwich Hamlet and Billericay Town in recent season."I remember my dad putting me up to it," Nickless recently told SPORTbible."I kept saying I wasn't going to do it and I think he eventually believed it, so he stopped."But in the moment I was just excited and thought why not. "I knew the game was also on TV and loads of people were watching, so I just provided a bit of entertainment."Do you remember the incident?

Let us know in the comments sectionThe incident occurred on February 5 2006, and defending Champions Chelsea faced a tricky trip to Anfield.However, the Blues made quick work of their title rivals with goals from William Gallas and Hernan Crespo.Chelsea romped to the 2-0 triumph over Liverpool, and they moved 15 points clear of second place.The match occurred during Jose Mourinho's first stint at Stamford Bridge, and it was the Special One's 50th win in charge of the Blues.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top.