Wimbledon player who spent summer working in IT left ‘blown away’ by two Chelsea stars

AFC Wimbledon player Ryan McLean was blown away after managing to get his hands on two Chelsea stars’ shirts.

Last month, Wimbledon travelled to Chelsea in the second round of the EFL Cup.

The League Two outfit took a shock lead after 19 minutes thanks to James Tilley’s penalty.

However, goals from Noni Madueke and Enzo Fernandez sealed a 2-1 victory for the Premier League giants.

McLean, 23, was working in IT recruitment two months prior to the EFL Cup clash, but was subbed on in the 89th minute at Stamford Bridge.

Speaking about his experience of playing against Chelsea, McLean revealed he managed to get two Blues stars’ shirts.

He told The Sun: “I got to Stamford Bridge, walked into our dressing room and our kit man suddenly handed me Raheem’s top. He said ‘how did you pull that off?! I was blown away because he wasn’t even in the squad.

“At the end I shook hands with Moises and asked for his shirt. He said ‘sure, but down the tunnel’. What a show of respect for him to ask for mine too. A lot of the lads form both teams were doing it.”

McLean added: “What was most surprising was that Moises asked for mine too.

“I am going to frame them both. I also have my shirt from my debut. It’s going to be quite a collection.”

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As it turns out, Sterling gave McLean his shirt after learning of his wish when he spoke to The Sun prior to the match.

During the interview, McLean said: “As a winger, I do think Raheem Sterling is a cracking player and a great example.

“If he plays and I can get a word in, I will try to get his shirt.”

He added: “I am trying to take it in my stride but I can’t really explain it. To come from playing in parks to Stamford Bridge is pretty cool.

“It will probably hit me more when I am there but I am buzzing, I can’t wait and am desperately trying not to overthink it.”