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Everybody calls me Rooney now! - Trippier has Costa to thank for nickname at Atletico

The former Tottenham man has seen his career rejuvenated with his move to La Liga, and he is enjoying life to the max under Diego Simeone

Kieran Trippier has admitted that he has found it hard to escape the Wayne Rooney nickname bestowed on him by team-mate Diego Costa at Atletico Madrid but that he is "loving every moment" in the Spanish capital.

The former Tottenham right-back has found his career rejuvenated by a move to La Liga, and has impressed for Diego Simeone's side since his arrival at the start of the current campaign.