Kieran Trippier Announces End of International Career as Lee Carsley Prepares to Name First England Squad
Trippier’s Retirement
Kieran Trippier has announced his retirement from international football after 38 appearances for England.
The Newcastle United defender made his debut in 2017 and was part of the England squad that reached the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup.
Trippier said he had made the decision to retire in order to focus on his club career.
Carsley's Squad Announcement
Lee Carsley is set to name his first England squad on Thursday, March 17th.
The former Republic of Ireland international has been in charge of the England under-21s since 2021.
Carsley is expected to call up a number of young players for his first squad, including Aston Villa’s Jacob Ramsey and Crystal Palace’s Michael Olise.
What This Means for England
Trippier's retirement is a blow to England's defence.
The 31-year-old is a versatile defender who can play at right-back or centre-back.
However, England have a number of other talented defenders, including Trent Alexander-Arnold, Kyle Walker, and John Stones.
Conclusion
Kieran Trippier's retirement from international football is a significant loss for England.
However, Lee Carsley's appointment as England under-21s manager is a positive step for the future of the national team.
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