Kieran Trippier Retires from International Football

Kieran Trippier has announced his retirement from international football, concluding a notable career with 54 caps for England, including participation in four major tournaments. The announcement came just hours before interim manager Lee Carsley was set to name his first squad for the Nations League matches against Finland and the Republic of Ireland. Trippier expressed gratitude towards former manager Gareth Southgate and his teammates, highlighting memorable moments such as reaching two Euro finals and a World Cup semi-final. His departure leaves Carsley facing defensive challenges, particularly at left-back, as both Luke Shaw is injured and Ben Chilwell has not played this season. Trippier's iconic free-kick goal in the 2018 World Cup semi-final against Croatia remains a highlight of his international career. Carsley now aims to rebuild the squad ahead of the upcoming fixtures.