The primary school where England star Kieran Trippier went to cheered him on in class in the Three Lions' 6-2 thrashing of Iran in the World Cup on Monday.

Trippier, 32, grew up in Summerseat and attended Holcombe Brook Primary School and Woodhey High School in Ramsbottom.

Holcombe Brook shared a post on social media earlier this week showing their pupils watching the match and cheering the right-back on.

The students were filmed watching Monday’s game chanting "Let’s go Trippier!"

On Tuesday, the school Tweeted: “Our children loved cheering on former pupil Kieran Trippier yesterday (Monday): every corner and free kick he took; every great tackle he made! Well done, Kieran! Come on England!”

The Newcastle defender shared the post on Twitter and said: “Thanks for the support everyone.”

England's next World Cup match is against USA on Friday at 7pm UK time.