Kieran Trippier reveals how he plans to transform Wolves promotion push

Kieran Trippier believes his set-piece quality and leadership experience can help Wolves secure an immediate return to the Premier League.

The former England international has become Wolves’ first signing of the summer following a difficult 2025/26 campaign, bringing considerable top-flight experience to a squad preparing for a promotion challenge.

Trippier is particularly eager to make an impact from dead-ball situations, an area of his game he has worked on since his early years at Manchester City.

Set pieces have become an increasingly important source of goals across English football, and Trippier believes his delivery can give Wolves another weapon next season.

“I’ve always worked on free kicks and corners since I was a very young age at Manchester City,” he said.

“I’ve always practised and practised, and now in football, in the Premier League, or whatever league it may be, there are so many goals scored from set plays.

“It’s a massive part of the game now, so this season coming up, if I’m playing, I feel like I’ve got a good delivery, so hopefully my new team-mates can get on the end of them.”

For a side targeting an immediate return to the Premier League, that speciality could prove valuable across a demanding promotion campaign.

Wolves are not only relying on Trippier for his ability on the ball.

The 35-year-old has played in major international tournaments and high-pressure Premier League matches, while his experience of difficult situations could be particularly important after Wolves’ turbulent previous campaign.

Trippier recalled how he took responsibility shortly after joining Newcastle United, when the club were fighting relegation and had suffered an FA Cup defeat to Cambridge United.

“I just stood up and I just spoke, because that’s the type of character that I am,” he explained.

“I know it’s going to be no different here, joining a new club which I’m really excited for, and I just want to try and use my experience on and off the pitch to try and be successful.”

Trippier also stressed that leadership should not depend on age, with younger members of the Wolves squad capable of taking responsibility in different ways.

His role will be to help provide calm when results or performances go against the team during the season.

Wolves will now look to build around their first summer signing as preparations for the new season continue.

Trippier’s experience, leadership and set-piece delivery could all become important assets, but the wider recruitment around him will also shape whether Wolves can mount a successful promotion challenge at the first attempt.

Can Trippier’s experience help Wolves make an immediate return to the Premier League?