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Eddie Howe says Kieran Trippier is the answer to England's right-back crisis with the Newcastle captain now in pole to start at the World Cup.
The news that first choice Reece James is set to miss the finals after suffering knee-ligament damage comes on the back of injuries to Kyle Walker and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
That has elevated Trippier - who has 37 caps and is a favourite of Gareth Southgate - to the position of likely starter when England kick off against Iran on November 21.
Eddie Howe (L) says Newcastle's Kieran Trippier (R) is the answer to England's right-back crisis
First choice right-back Reece James is a doubt ahead of the World Cup after injuring his knee
