A WHATSAPP group called The Avengers is behind a new celebration shared by James Maddison, Jack Grealish and pals.
A troop of Premier League stars have begun flashing an ‘A’ symbol with their hands when celebrating goals.
James Maddison has revealed the origins of his ‘A’ celebrationCredit: Reuters
Ben Chilwell is another member of ‘The Avengers’ WhatsApp chatCredit: Reuters
And Leicester star Maddison has revealed the players behind the symbol.
Along with Ben Chilwell, the midfielder said he and a few friends from the game keep in touch over WhatsApp.
Maddison told EA Sports: “We have a little group chat called The Avengers.
“Jack Grealish, Ross Barkley, Dele Alli and John McGinn are the footballers [in the group].”
Maddison, 23, has been in and out of Brendan Rodgers’ side in the Premier League this season.
Linked with a move to Manchester United in the summer, the playmaker stayed put in Leicester but bid farewell to a friend in doing so.
England defender Chilwell left for Chelsea and Maddison has described their close friendship in the game.
He noted: “Obviously he was my best friend [at Leicester] and welcomed me into the club.
Tottenham star Dele Alli is another member of the Prem stars’ chatCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Ross Barkley pulled out the ‘A’ when scoring against Liverpool this seasonCredit: Rex Features
Jack Grealish was also named by Maddison as a member of the groupCredit: Getty Images – Getty
John McGinn completes the Aston Villa contingent of The AvengersCredit: Reuters
“I knew him through the England Under-21s anyway. Over the years, you just have that one guy you come across at clubs who is your best friend.
“Who you’ll have a coffee with and see outside of football and stuff.
“And that was Chilly for me and we built up a great relationship on and off the pitch.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
