Trippier could earn world-class label at the World Cup- Our View

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Kieran Trippier has been a victim of the fact that England have stumbled upon a goldmine of right-backs over the past couple of years.

With fans clamouring for two of the very best right-backs in Europe to start for the Three Lions in Trent Alexander-Arnold and Reece James, Gareth Southgate’s tendency to favour Trippier in recent memory has meant a whole host of unjust stick has come the Newcastle skipper’s way.

However, the 32-year old’s stellar stint at St. James’ Park has been a timely reminder of how he can go toe-to-toe with the best of the best in his position.

As it was confirmed on Wednesday that James himself that he is set to stay put in West London instead of setting Qatar alight, a potential starting role at the World Cup hands Trippier the ideal stage to cement his reputation as a world-class right-back.

Despite the veteran showcasing his class for Tottenham, whilst also going on to become a mainstay in Atletico Madrid’s La Liga winning side, many would have hesitated to have associated him in and amongst the very best in his position.

With Southgate set to revert to his favoured 3-man defence, Kieran Trippier is likely to operate as a right wing-back, a role in which he was arguably the Three Lions’ standout player during the 2018 World Cup.

While Gareth Southgate’s tactical setup tends to make a chunk of his superstars look like mere misfits, the ‘Bury Beckham’ has the edge over his teammates of being the perfect fit in the system.

This, combined with Alexander-Arnold having a crisis of a season virtually guarantees the ex-Spurs defender’s place in the side.

Heading into the tournament as arguably the most in-form right-back in the Premier League as well, it’s safe to say that the Manchester City academy graduate is in the ideal headspace to have yet another belter of a tournament.

At 32 years of age, it is imperative to note that the Qatar World Cup may well be Kieran Trippier’s final major tournament.

Fortunately for the ageing defender, it seems as if every possible factor points to him being England’s biggest positive, even if they endure yet another insipid campaign.

The stage is Kieran Trippier’s and with Three Lions supporters from across the globe feasting their eyes on his all-encompassing displays in Qatar, he could well prompt many to finally put him in the conversation amongst the world-class right-backs in the game.