Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips has recalled being sent a 'good luck' message from Andrea Pirlo last summer.
Making it all the more special was Pirlo's message was sent on the eve of England's clash with Italy in the final of Euro 2020.
"I just got the video the night before the final and I was like 'Oh my God!'" said Phillips.
"[Leeds team-mate] Jack Harrison, who used to play at New York with him, sent me it. It was a video to me saying good luck in the final and he wishes me all the best. It was a very nice feeling.
"Obviously I thought it was going to say something about Italy but, no. He wished me well. Full respect for that.
"I've never met him, I'd like to meet him to be honest. I've seen he's a very cool guy, but I've heard he's a nice guy as well. To have someone on the other side, on the other team, wish you well and especially a player like that, it is always a great feeling."
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