Kieran Trippier Makes Surprise Appearance for Newcastle Under-21s

• Kieran Trippier featured for Newcastle Under-21s against Sunderland
• The defender was an unused substitute for the first-team against Southampton
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Kieran Trippier made a stunning appearance for Newcastle United’s Under-21s in the Tyne-Wear derby against Sunderland on Monday night.

Just over a month after participating in Euro 2024 and losing to Spain in the final, the England defender took to the field in front of around 1,000 spectators in a 1-1 draw at Whitley Park.

Trippier was an unused substitute during Newcastle’s 1-0 opening-day win over Southampton on Saturday, and we understand he volunteered to play for the second string.

The 33-year-old was set to play the first 45 minutes, and he enjoyed a solid half at right back before making way at the break, along with fellow first-teamer Matt Targett.

Kieran Trippier made a shock appearance for Newcastle Under-21s against Sunderland

England international Trippier played the first half of the game on Monday night

Trippier was an unused substitute in Newcastle’s Premier League opener v Southampton

Trippier’s future on Tyneside is uncertain – he has 12 months on his contract – and we reported on Monday that Bruno Guimaraes has now been promoted to team captain on a permanent basis.

Eddie Howe was in the stands at Whitley Park and we understand the head coach wants his vice-captain to remain at the club.

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Kieran Trippier makes shock appearance for Newcastle Under 21s as defender plays first half in draw against Sunderland after he was unused substitute for first-team