ALAN SHEARER was told off by World Cup stadium officials for trying to shake Dan Burn’s hand.
The former striker headed to Atlanta for with .
Kelly Somers told the story live on the BBC Credit: BBC
Alan Shearer laughed as his colleague told the story Credit: BBC
legend , 55, attempted to link up with Toon star Burn ahead of the game.
In doing so, the ex-striker got himself in hot water.
Recounting the incident live on the BBC, Kelly Somers said of her Beeb colleague: “He tried to wave at , he thought Dan Burn was waving at him.
“Dan Burn completely pied him, he was waving at his family.
“Alan has since shaken his hand, got in trouble with some of the staff here, it’s not allowed. I don’t think they knew who he was.”
Seemingly unbothered by the incident, Shearer laughed as the story was told on air.
Burn, 34, has been something of a cult hero for England fans during the tournament.
Having not been expected to land much playing time after being named in ‘s 26-man squad, Burn has made some key contributions.
Shearer, 55, chatted to Somers live ahead of the game Credit: BBC
The defender came on for 15 minutes against , heroically helping 10-man England hold on.
Tuchel also turned to the 6ft 7in colossus for the closing stages of the match.
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