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Euro 2024: England fans want this player gone
England fans are calling for the exclusion of Kieran Trippier from the national team following the Three Lions’ thrilling 2-1 victory over Slovakia at Euro 2024. The match in Gelsenkirchen saw England secure their spot in the quarter-finals, but Trippier’s performance has come under heavy criticism from supporters on social media.
The game was a nail-biter, with Ivan Schranz opening the scoring for Slovakia in the 25th minute, putting England on the back foot. However, Jude Bellingham rescued the team with a stunning equalizer deep into injury time, pushing the match into extra time. Harry Kane then sealed the victory for England just one minute into the restart.
Despite the win, fans’ frustration with Trippier’s performance overshadowed the celebrations. Many took to social media to voice their displeasure, with some calling for him to be permanently benched.
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One user on X (formerly Twitter) declared, “Trippier should never play for England again.”
Another echoed this sentiment, saying, “Trippier should never play for England again; the guy is shite.”
The criticism continued with a third fan stating, “Never want to see Walker & Trippier play for England again,”
A fourth added;
“Trippier stitching Guehi up leading to a yellow card in 3 minutes. Fantastic. It’s a mystery how he still plays for England, let alone starts at a tournament.”
Comments like, “Pathetic how Trippier made the tournament never mind starting every one. Been horrific for ages,” reflect the growing discontent among the fanbase. Trippier has started all four games for England at Euro 2024, but his performances have not convinced supporters of his place in the team.
With the quarter-finals approaching, fans are urging England manager Gareth Southgate to consider alternatives such as Liverpool’s Joe Gomez or Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa. The Three Lions are set to face Switzerland next Saturday in their bid for a semi-final spot, and the pressure is mounting on Southgate to make tactical adjustments.
