Kieran Trippier helped Sweden players to their feet after their defeat to England
England triumphed over Sweden in their World Cup quarter-finals clash – but away from the game, Kieran Trippier produced a moment of true class.
The Tottenham right-back briefly celebrated with his team before attending to several Sweden players and consoling them about their loss.
Trippier offered a hand to defender Ludwig Augustinsson and goalkeeper Robin Olsen, pulling them to their feet after sinking to the turf.
The former-Burnley star has enjoyed a terrific tournament so far and won even more fans following his moments of class after the final whistle.
Take a look through the gallery to reveal the best snaps of Kieran Trippier after England vs Sweden.
Kieran Trippier is fast-becoming one of the England team’s shining stars, and his performance off the pitch is equally as fabulous. The 27-year-old from Bury is married to his sweetheart Charlotte; the pair celebrated their second wedding anniversary last month ahead of the World Cup. Trippier married Charlotte in a small ceremony held in Cyprus back in June 2016. The couple’s wedding video shows the pair getting ready separately in the hotel before meeting at the end of the aisle. Charlotte wore a stunning white lace dress which covered a little baby bump. Their first child Jacob was born in December 2016. The young couple have gone to great lengths to keep their private life extremely private, with Charlotte’s Instagram on private.
A princess who has found her prince. Engaged 06/06/15.Married 06/06/16 (No strangers looking in)
If you look for the star’s account it’s clearly locked and private with a message to fans about “strangers” looking in. She writes: “A princess who has found her prince. Engaged 06/06/15.Married 06/06/16 (No strangers looking in)” Kieran’s social media accounts are open, however. The footballer posted only yesterday about “the best feeling” accompanied with a picture of his young son at the Colombia vs England match. The football star has only posted 12 images to his Instagram account, and not one of them is of his beautiful wife Charlotte. Charlotte does, however, attend matches to support her man Kieran and was pictured in front row seats with their son Jacob last night.
GETTY Kieran Trippier: The wife of England footballer Kieran is Charlotte Trippier
GETTY Kieran Trippier: Charlotte is incredibly private and has closed her instagram account
And Charlotte was pictured embracing Kieran on the side lines of the 28 June match against Belgium. Wearing sunglasses and a white top, the footballer’s star put on a particularly smiley performance, beaming at the crowds and enjoying the buzz before the match. At the end of the game, Kieran ran over to the edge to embrace his wife of two years and she threw her arms around him. Pictured in the loving embrace, Kieran was clearly saying something to his beau as they hugged out the game’s drama. Charlotte is clearly supporting her man throughout England’s time in Russia - will she be pictured int he stands again on Saturday when England play Sweden?
GETTY Kieran Trippier wife: The couple have a son together, Jacob was born in December 2016
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AS England storm their way into the semi-finals of the World Cup, one man who's stood out for his sterling performance on the pitch is Kieran Trippier.
But who's his wife Charlotte and how long and the couple been married? Here's everything you need to know...
Getty - Contributor Charlotte and Kieran Trippier celebrate at the FIFA World Cup
Who is Kieran Trippier's wife Charlotte?
Charlotte Trippier is one of the more private World Cup WAGs, stating in her Instagram bio "no strangers looking in".
While she keeps her life away from the public eye, she does also state that she's "a princess who has found her prince."
The striking brunette is often seen on the sidelines cheering on her husband.
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How long has she been married to the Spurs star?
It is thought that the pair met when they were younger.
Kieran proposed to Charlotte in Cyprus on June 6, 2015.
The couple then married in June the following year.
Getty - Contributor Charlotte gave birth to their first child Jacob in December 2016
Do they have any children?
The pair have one child together.
They welcomed their adorable son Jacob in December 2016.
Jacob has also been spotted on the sidelines of the pitch, watching his dad play for England in the 2018 World Cup against Belgium.
Kieran Trippier, Jordan Pickford and Harry Maguire are shining
Top scorer Harry Kane is England's star, but their World Cup success has been built on three players who only had a handful of international caps between them at the start of the tournament.
Jordan Pickford, Harry Maguire and Kieran Trippier have been outstanding in Russia and all three picked up where they left off against Colombia in Saturday's 2-0 win over Sweden, playing a key role in the victory as England reached the World Cup semi-finals for the first time since 1990.
The trio's impressive performances have rewarded Gareth Southgate's bold selection policy, so can they go on and become national heroes?
Jordan Pickford
When England were competing at the last World Cup in Brazil, Pickford was a little-known 20-year-old in between loan spells at Carlisle United and Bradford City. England's U21 squad looked a long way off for the Sunderland academy graduate, let alone the senior squad, but four years on he is making his mark as one of the most reliable goalkeepers in Russia.
It has been an extraordinary journey. Pickford came into the tournament with only three England caps to his name and after a difficult debut season at Everton. His status as England's No 1 was up for debate, and the questions continued when he was beaten by Adnan Januzaj against Belgium. Was Pickford England's weak spot? Did he have enough experience?
Jordan Pickford celebrates England's opening goal against Sweden
He has answered those questions emphatically in the knockout stages. Pickford was England's hero against Colombia, brilliantly stopping Carlos Bacca's penalty in the shootout and earning plaudits for his stunning save from Mateas Uribe in the dying moments of normal time, and he produced more heroics against Sweden in Samara.
Pickford took charge of his penalty box from the start, bellowing at his defenders for failing to prevent a long-range effort from Viktor Claesson in the 12th minute, and there were brilliant reflex saves from Marcus Berg and Claesson as Sweden attempted to claw their way back into the game after the break. "They were crucial saves at crucial times," said Southgate.
The England coach also praised his distribution. Southgate knows Pickford from his time in charge of England U21s - he was in goal when they won the Toulon Tournament in 2016 - and he values his ability to build from the back now as much as he did then. From the parries to the passing, Pickford has made himself an indispensable component of England's brave new vision.
Harry Maguire
Maguire's rise to World Cup prominence has been just as remarkable as Pickford's. The central defender was a fan in the stands at Euro 2016 with no expectation that he might one day represent his country at senior level, but he has been a defensive cornerstone of Southgate's side in Russia.
With his headed opener, arrowed into the net from Ashley Young's corner, he became the first player to score his first England goal in a World Cup knockout game since Rio Ferdinand in 2002 against Denmark. It was a brilliant moment for the 25-year-old, whose everyman appeal has resonated with fans, and it was not the first time his aerial prowess has been invaluable.
Harry Maguire has won 33 aerials in Russia so far
In fact, the goal was one of 10 aerials he won against Sweden. It was nearly twice as many as any other player on the pitch and took him to 33 for the tournament so far. According to Opta, only Russia's Artem Dzyuba has won more.
Maguire, affectionately nicknamed 'slab-head' by his team-mates, has been hugely effective in both boxes, but that is not all he offers this side. A superb recovery tackle on Sweden substitute John Guidetti showed his perceived lack of pace might be overplayed, and he is also just as comfortable as John Stones and Kyle Walker when carrying the ball forward and building from the back.
Kieran Trippier
Trippier already looks like a good bet for the Team of the Tournament but a few months ago he was not even expected to be an England starter. The Tottenham man was behind his old team-mate Kyle Walker in the right-back pecking order, but Southgate found room for him at wing-back by moving Walker into his back three. He has not looked back.
It is easy to see why Southgate was so eager to include Trippier in his starting line-up. His delivery has been consistently outstanding, with even David Beckham singling him out for praise on social media, and while it was not his corner which led to England's opener against Sweden, there were plenty of other occasions where he caused Janne Andersson's side problems.
Kieran Trippier has created 13 chances so far in Russia
Trippier is just as dangerous from open play as he is from dead-ball situations. Shortly before half-time, he played a brilliant pass over the top for Sterling, who should have scored, and there was another eye-catching moment in the 78th minute, when his devilish low cross into the six-yard box forced a desperate clearance by Emil Krafth.
The statistics underline his influence. According to Opta, only Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne and Brazil's Neymar have created more chances than Trippier (13) over the course of the tournament.
His delivery is sure to be invaluable when England continue their World Cup quest in Moscow on Wednesday, and so too will be his stamina. He charged up and down his flank tirelessly on Saturday, with only Jesse Lingard covering more ground than his 10.7km, according to FIFA's tracking data. In the 83rd minute, he still had the energy to beat a Swedish defender to a loose ball and win a free kick as play became stretched.
Like Pickford and Maguire, he has become an unlikely hero.
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