Kieran Trippier has joked the only thing going through his mind when he steps up to take a free-kick for Newcastle United is 'to score'. The England international has proven lethal from dead-ball situations during his short stint at St James' Park so far.
Trippier's first free-kick resulted in a stunning strike past international team-mate Jordan Pickford in the home victory over Everton in February. This was followed up with another successful effort on home soil five days later, with what proved to be the winning goal against Aston Villa.
Injury in the same match almost ruled Trippier out for the rest of the season, with the full-back making his comeback as a substitute in the heavy defeat at Manchester City in May. The January signing would go on to score his third free-kick for the Magpies against the same opponent during the thrilling 3-3 draw last month.
