Kieran Trippier backs 'unbelievable' Newcastle United youngster for England call-up after injury blow

Kieran Trippier has backed Tino Livramento to have a big future for Newcastle United and England.

The 21-year-old right-back joined Newcastle from Southampton for £31million in the summer and has impressed as an understudy to Trippier in Eddie Howe's squad. Livramento has been used at both right-back and left-back this season.

Following Trippier's calf injury against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, Livramento came off the bench and scored his first goal for the club in the 3-0 win at St James' Park on Saturday.

Trippier is now a major doubt for the trip to Chelsea on Monday, March 11 with Livramento likely to come into the side.

But Trippier couldn't help but praise his competition at right-back.

"For such a young guy Tino is unbelievable," Trippier said following his injury. "I've had loads of talks with Tino trying to help him.

"I know he's my position but I don't want to be selfish and again he's versatile at right-back and left-back like myself."

Trippier has been a key player in Newcastle's squad since his arrival from Atletico Madrid in January 2022. But at 33-years-old, Trippier's long-term future at the club is uncertain.

The England international was set for a call-up to Gareth Southgate's squad for the upcoming friendly matches against Brazil and Belgium prior to his injury. And Trippier has backed Livramento to establish himself at international level as well.

"He'll be unbelievable for Newcastle in the future and for England as well," he added. "That's how highly I rate him."