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Matty Cash reveals Aston Villa team-mate Emiliano Martinez gifted him Lionel Messi's shirt after Poland's World Cup defeat by Argentina - and admits he was star-stuck by 'seeing him in real life up close'

Matty Cash has revealed Aston Villa team-mate Emiliano Martinez gifted him Lionel Messi's shirt after their World Cup group match, with the Poland full-back admitting to being star struck by the Argentina legend.

Poland suffered a 2-0 defeat to Argentina yesterday after second half goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Julian Alvarez at the Stadium 974.

The result saw the European nation scrape into the knock-out stage on goal difference, edging Mexico for second place in Group C.

Matty Cash, left, was forced to defend against Argentine star Lionel Messi in last night's match

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