What next for Kieran Trippier?

The first weekend in May appeared to offer a glimpse into Kieran Trippier's future. Former England international Trippier still believes he has plenty to give as a player, but he has his sights set on becoming a coach when he eventually retires. Although he did not feature in Newcastle United's 3-1 win against Brighton, the unused substitute certainly played his part at St James' Park.

It was Trippier who repeatedly barked words of encouragement and passed on instructions to team-mates while prowling the touchline. Channelling his inner Jason Tindall, he even attempted to get in the ear of Pascal Gross at one point before the Brighton midfielder took a corner kick. The 35-year-old Trippier did not look like a player who has an eye elsewhere as he enters the final weeks of his Newcastle career.

Trippier is understood to have an open mind about his next move, whether that is staying in England or playing abroad, and his three children will be a major consideration in his plans. However, the defender has been focused on seeing the season out before sitting down to assess his options. Trippier admitted it will be "emotional" to leave Newcastle at the end of his contract, after spending longer at the club than anywhere else in his senior career.

He is determined to end his four-and-a-half-year spell on a high, and could even come back into the side for a final run following injuries to Lewis Miley and Tino Livramento. There is likely to be a familiar look to the team which lines up against Nottingham Forest on Sunday, as a result. Nick Pope, Trippier, Dan Burn, Bruno Guimaraes, Joelinton, Sandro Tonali, Joe Willock and Jacob Murphy could start.