World Cup 2018: 5 Top Performers for England

#2 Kieran Trippier

Kieran Trippier

A year ago, Trippier was just an understudy to Kyle Walker, for both club and country. He is another one who has benefitted massively from the change of system because without it, he wouldn’t be in the starting XI. Thanks to playing three at the back, Walker has moved to centre back, Trippier has come in at right wing-back, and has drawn unlikely comparisons with David Beckham.

You could say that Trippier is yet to be really tested defensively, but you can only play what’s in front of you. What has really impressed with the Spurs defender is his delivery, both from open play and dead ball situations. It is all well and good having players in the team who can attack a cross into the box, but you’ve got to have someone who can put it in the right areas, and Trippier can do just that.