Five Lions: The Spurs players who will represent England in the World Cup announced

By Liam Thomas | May 16, 2018

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 05: Gareth Southgate, manager of England and Harry Kane of England celebrate victory and World Cup Finals qualification after the FIFA 2018 World Cup Group F Qualifier between England and Slovenia at Wembley Stadium on October 5, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) /

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LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 28: Kieran Trippier of Tottenham Hotspur during The Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round Replay between Tottenham Hotspur and Rochdale on February 28, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) /

Trippier has been on the cusp of the England set-up for quite some time now. However, he has finally been shown the faith he thoroughly deserves after a strong season with Spurs.

Trippier will now be battling former Spurs right-back Kyle Walker for a place in Southgate’s starting XI.