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Andrew Musgrove

Kieran Trippier's Lineker-Gazza moment during semi-final reaffirms Newcastle leadership qualities

In the moments that Bruno Guimaraes was initially shown a caution for his tackle on Samuel Edozie, Kieran Trippier ran over toward the Newcastle United bench. In a moment not too dissimilar to Gary Lineker in the 1990 World Cup, Trippier pointed to his eye and seemed to suggest - like Paul Gascoigne on that infamous night in Turin - Bruno was losing control.

It's just another moment in Trippier's so-far-short Toon career that goes to reaffirm his standing as a top leader. The bench seem to take the warning aboard with manager Eddie Howe and Jason Tindall turning to talk to one another before the referee headed over to the pitch-side monitor.

Bruno, of course, then saw his yellow card rescinded and was shown red for the tackle - and an initial burst of anger at the referee shifted to tears as the Brazilian pulled his shirt over his head and headed down the tunnel. Trippier was with him all the way to the touchline.

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