“For me personally it’s a challenge that I’m ready for,” Trippier said prior to kick-off. “I’ve played against many good players and many good wingers in my career. This game is going to be no different. The Champions League is where I want to play, and you play against the best wingers in the world.”
Not only did Trippier live up to Shearer’s expectations and ‘pocket’ Mbappe but his son also came away with the striker’s shirt. After the England defender admitted in his pre-match press conference that his son wanted to walk out with Mbappe as opposed to his own father, such is the extent that he is idolised, Mbappe then gave his shirt to Trippier’s son after the match.
Trippier’s son Jacob could be seen parading Mbappe’s shirt around St James’ Park after the match, despite the PSG star initially promising to give it away to Longstaff who had plans to hand it to his little brother.
