Kieran Trippier: ‘The Championship is relentless … it’s totally different to the Premier League’

Former England full-back Kieran Trippier has returned to the Championship after 12 years away, signing with Wolverhampton Wanderers with the aim of helping the club return to the Premier League. Just three days after signing, the manager who had been a key factor in his decision to drop down a division, Rob Edwards, was sacked, with César Peixoto quickly brought in as his replacement. Trippier admitted the dismissal was a genuine surprise but says he focused on pre-season training in Mallorca and remains committed to playing for Wolves.