- 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 shock appearance for Newcastle United’s Under-21s in the Tyne-Wear derby against Sunderland on Monday night.
Just over a month on from his participation at Euro 2024 and defeat in the final versus Spain, the England defender turned out 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 put himself forward for a role with the second string.
Mail Sport revealed on Monday tea-time that 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](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/08/19/20/88697139-0-England_international_Trippier-a-17_1724097032376.jpg)
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](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/08/19/20/88697147-13758973-Trippier_was_an_unused_substitute_in_Newcastle_s_Premier_League_-a-1_1724097215200.jpg)
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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