Kieran Trippier sets 'high standards' for his Newcastle United team-mates to follow in training as he tries to 'lead the group'. That's the view of fellow Magpies defender Matt Targett, who also feels the arrival of 'winners' has led to the dressing room mentality improving 'so much'.
Trippier was the first signing under the club's new owners in January, trading in life with La Liga champions Atletico Madrid for a relegation battle at St James' Park. The England international made an instant impact both on and off the pitch, before a foot injury ruled him out for three months.
Newcastle's stand-in skipper has begun the new season in fine form, and has joined team-mate Nick Pope on international duty for the Three Lions. Fellow January recruit Targett has lifted the lid on the 32-year-old's influence behind the scenes on a daily basis at the club's Benton base.
