English right-back Kieran Trippier has announced his retirement from international football, ending a seven-year and 54-cap career with England. The 33-year-old has decided to hang up his boots from international duty just before interim manager Lee Carsley announces his first squad. However, Trippier will continue to participate in club competitions.
Joined the ‘three lions’ in 2017
The full-back, who played on both sides of the defence for his country, was first called up to the national squad in 2017 and became a key player throughout Gareth Southgate’s reign, playing in two World Cups and two European Championships.
Trippier’s only goal for England was a free-kick that gave them the lead in the 2018 World Cup semi-final against Croatia, which ultimately ended in a 2-1 loss.
Glorious club career
Kieran Trippier has enjoyed a glorious club career. He played for Manchester City from 2009 to 2012, where he was often benched and loaned out to Barnsley and Burnley. He later found success with Burnley. His prime came in 2015 when he joined Tottenham Hotspur. He then moved to the Madrid-based club Atletico Madrid, playing a vital role in the team’s La Liga success. He is currently with Newcastle United, but he could soon be leaving Tyneside, with rumours linking him to a move to Everton before tomorrow’s transfer deadline.
