Kieran Trippier hits back after Newcastle star involved in 'bust-up' with Phil Foden and Declan Rice

Kieran Trippier has vowed to help England improve after the abysmal goal-less draw against Slovenia last night.

The stalemate secured top spot for the Three Lions in Group C with a potential second round shoot out against Holland set up on Sunday at 5pm depending on final group stage results. Trippier's team-mates Phil Foden and Declan Rice were spotted throwing their arms up in anger at the Newcastle full-back as moves broke down on the pitch in Cologne.

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Trippier has been filling in at left-back in the absence of injured star Luke Shaw but he has not been able to offer the same contributions as his usual role on the right. Foden and Rice were described as "going mad" with Trippier by some fans on social media, with both stars seen throwing their arms in the air as another move broke down on England's left channel.

Trippier faced up to critics after the game and said: "Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and, of course, they want to see more from us. Us players, we want to do more, but we have qualified. Hopefully the performances can get better.

"Being honest, I think we controlled the game. We created some chances, but again, we could do better. It’s fair to say, of course we can. But the most important thing is that our objective before the tournament was to qualify, and we’ve done that, and we topped the group.

"The supporters spend their well-earned money to come and watch us, full credit to them because every tournament that I’ve been involved in, they’ve been incredible, out in Russia, where it’s difficult to travel, and out in Germany again."

As England's detractors were given more ammo after the Slovenia draw, Trippier shrugged off the situation. The Newcastle star added: "There is always pressure.

"This is my fourth tournament for England and in every single tournament there is pressure. But us as players, especially the senior players, try to help guide the group."