Leicester star Riyad Mahrez visits kids who went viral at school... and takes the Premier League trophy with him

Daily Mail | December 1, 2016

Riyad Mahrez stepped up, scored his penalty against Middlesbrough and what happened next took over social media as several young supporters went wild.

Young football fan Liam Letts was among them, with the seven-year-old shown celebrating on TV after Mahrez made it 1-1 before Leicester eventually drew 2-2.

Mahrez was shown the footage after full-time and on Wednesday the PFA Player of the Year decided to visit the youngster and his friends at Tugby Church of England Primary School in Leicester u2012 with the Premier League trophy.

Riyad Mahrez pictured with the class atu00a0Tugby Church of England Primary School in Leicester — Riyad Mahrez pictured with the class at Tugby Church of England Primary School in Leicester

Young fans Archie Holm (from left to right), Liam Letts, Leon Oscar Shakespeare and Alfie Marriott pictured as Mahrez surprised them with a visit

Mahrez visited the youngsters at school with the Premier League trophy on Wednesday

These four youngsters certainly enjoyed Mahrez's visit to their school on Wednesday

Mahrez signs autographs atu00a0Tugby Church of England Primary School in Leicester — Mahrez signs autographs at Tugby Church of England Primary School in Leicester

'I saw the kids on TV after the game, how they were excited for the penalty kick,' Mahrez said.