Kieran Trippier has retired from international football after winning 54 caps for England.
The Newcastle full-back made the announcement on Instagram this morning, just hours before interim coach Lee Carsley names his squad for the Nations League clashes with the Republic of Ireland and Finland.
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He wrote: “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 [Southgate] 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.
“I want to wish Lee, the coaching staff and the team all the best for the future.
“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.”
The 33-year-old made his England debut in 2017 against France in Paris and was a key member of the side that reached the semi-final of the World Cup in Russia 12 months later.
He gave the Three Lions the lead in the last-four clash with Croatia with a stunning free-kick only for Southgate’s men to exit the tournament 2-1 after extra-time.
He played less frequently at the delayed European Championship in 2021 but did start the final against Italy, a match England lost on penalties.
And Trippier was also a member of the squads that reached the World Cup 2022 quarter-finals in Qatar and the final of Euro 2024 in Germany.
There have been suggestions he was looking for a move away from Newcastle prior to the transfer window closing tomorrow night but they were shot down by Magpies boss Eddie Howe.
