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30th December 2016
10:59am GMT

"To think how amazing that moment was. We just stood there, I don't think even a lot of us clapped. We just stood there. Their support was something else and even though we lost the game there was something in that moment that we won't forget," said the Everton full-back.Also in the documentary, Robbie Brady admitted he is almost looking forward to his retirement, when he will be able to experience a major tournament as a fan. The players did seem to really connect with the supporters in France. If proof is needed, consider Shane Long's fantastic gesture. The Southampton striker was devastated, the penalty he earned in the opening minute eventually not proving to be enough to beat a star-studded France, but he found the wherewithal to make one little girl's day. "Shane Long is there looking at us and next thing he takes off his boots and hands my daughter his boots," recalled fan George Downer. "Even now talking about it gives me shivers. He gives her a big hug and I look down at her and she is roaring crying. Of course I started crying."
Above you see Long wearing boots at the final whistle. While below you see him minus his orange and yellow Nike footwear.
Bootless, he is still sat on the pitch, observing the crowd, which includes one tearful little girl and her tearful Dad.
Emotional end to an emotional fortnight.
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