Euro 2024: Southgate Issues Tripper Injury Update Ahead Of Denmark Clash
Written By Albert Echatah
Kieran Trippier only experienced cramps in the last moments of England’s 1-0 victory over Serbia, according to Gareth Southgate.
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Jude Bellingham’s header in the first half helped England hold on for a narrow victory that sent them to the top of Group C. Trippier was substituted off in the second half.
Trippier’s injury would severely limit England’s choices at left-back, as Luke Shaw is still recovering from his injury.
Southgate, though, was certain that Trippier’s problem would not be a problem as his team now prepares to play Denmark on Thursday.
‘Kieran [Trippier] was just cramp. As far as I know everyone has come through well,’ the England boss told BBC Radio 5 Live after the game.
Although England’s performance in the second half should have been better, Marc Guehi, the centre defender, deserves a lot of respect for making an impression in his first big competition.
‘Really pleased for him,’ Southgate said when asked about the Crystal Palace defender’s performance. ‘I saw the player I have seen every week for his club, positionally he was sound.
Meanwhile…
The Netherlands began their campaign as true “potential winners” by defeating a fierce Poland team 2-1 in what can only be described as Euro 2024’s first thrilling finish.
The match featured all of the classic suspense and tension of the European Championship right from the start. Poland, without Robert Lewandowski, defied the game’s tempo and took an early lead, but Cody Gakpo quickly brought the score back into balance.
In the end, Poland’s lack of a clinical style and the Netherlands’ persistent forward surge were what allowed the Orange Army to guarantee a successful tournament opening.
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