Tearful Morgan lifts title

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Leicester City captain Wes Morgan said he fought back tears as he lifted the Premier League trophy.

The defender lifted the trophy alongside manager Claudio Ranieri after Leicester completed an fittingly emphatic 3-1 victory over Everton at the King Power Stadium on Saturday evening. 

Speaking to Saturday Night Football, Morgan said the experience would stay with him for life.   

“I’m emotionally drained. It’s an unbelievable feeling to finally get my hands on the trophy,” he said.

“Walking up to the podium I got emotional, I had to hold back tears. I held them back and finally got my hands on it, lifted it and it’s the best feeling in the world.

“Everyone has been going on about how am I going to lift it? Is it heavy? Don’t drop it. I was under a bit of pressure to be fair! There’s no better feeling than knowing you’re champions of England. It’s something you remember for the rest of your life.”

The title is the first Leicester have won in the …

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