Kieran Trippier still regards Antoine Griezmann as part of the “family.”
They were teammates, neighbours and great friends during their time together at Atletico Madrid. France star Griezmann has won 72 caps, not missed an international in five-and-a-half years and is now one of the biggest threats facing England in Saturday’s World Cup quarter final.
England defender Trippier, 32, who spent three years at Atletico, saw at close hand how good Griezmann is - and not just when it comes to playing football.