Internationals. Trippier announces international retirement

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Published
29 Aug 24
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Newcastle United defender Kieran Trippier has announced his retirement from international football with England.

The 33-year-old right-back helped his country reach the final of Euro 2020 and Euro 2024, with his final cap coming in the Three Lions' 2-1 win against the Netherlands in the semi-final stages.

Trippier made his senior international debut against France in May 2017 and represented his country at four major international tournaments, including the 2018 and 2022 World Cup finals in Russia and Qatar respectively.

The experienced full-back scored one goal for his country - a memorable free-kick during England's 2-1 defeat against Croatia in the 2018 World Cup semi-final - as well as accruing 54 senior caps in total.

Trippier, who captained England for the first time during a 3-0 friendly win against Bosnia & Herzegovina at St. James' Park in June, posted on his Instagram account: "I never thought as a young lad from Bury that I would play for my country let alone achieve 54 caps.

"It's been one of the biggest honours of my life to represent my country at 4 major tournaments.

"I want to say a big thank you to Gareth and all the staff that have worked with the England squad for the trust they have placed in me throughout the years.

"Thank you to all my team mates - we have had some very special moments reaching 2 Euro finals, and a World Cup semi-final and I am sure in the future this group of players will win a major tournament.

"And finally a big thank you to all the England fans for your incredible support travelling all over the world to support us and keeping us going in the difficult moments."

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