breaking news in the world of football Kieran trippier has officially retired from International Duty and the timing couldn't be more dramatic just hours before interim England Boss Lee carsley is set to announce his first Squad trippier steps away from the Three Lions leaving a massive Gap in the defense what does this mean for England's future especially with major defensive challenges on the horizon let's break it all down Kieran trippier has all time on his International career after earning 54 caps for England the 33-year-old Newcastle Defender made the announcement on Instagram expressing gratitude to Gareth Southgate his teammates and the fans trippier played a crucial role during southgate's tenure famously scoring that Unforgettable free kick in the World Cup 2018 semifinal against Croatia he also played in two Euro finals and was part of the squad that reached a World Cup semi final trippier's retirement comes at a pivotal moment with Luke Shaw currently injured and Ben chilwell sideline at Chelsea trippier's absence adds to the defensive dilemas facing new interam coach Lee carsley trippier filled in as a makeshift left back during Euro 2024 after Shaw's injury starting England's first six games before Shaw returned for the final now with both Shaw and chilwell unavailable carsley faces the tough t task of reshaping the defense the timing of trippier's decision couldn't be more significant just as carsley prepares to name his first Squad he's left with a huge challenge at left back Char's ongoing injury issues have been a concern and chilwell hasn't played this season so who will step up to fill this critical role trippier's versatility made him an invaluable asset to England and his retirement marks the end of an era but as one chapter closes another begins England now faces a crucial period of transition under carsley who must find new solutions to shore up the defense ahead of the next International fixtures what do you think will Lee carsley find the right Replacements or will England struggle with these key absences let us know your thoughts in the comments below that's all for today on the fame Journey Kieran trippier's retirement leaves a massive hole in England's defense but it also opens the door for new talent to rise as we watch this story unfold make sure to hit that subscribe button and stay tuned for the latest updates on England's Journey thanks for joining us and see you next time