England defender Kieran Trippier has hit out at Newcastle and Tottenham playing post-season games.

The two clubs are setting off for Australia as soon as the Premier League season ends.

They will play each other and one other game against local teams as part of a money spinning tour.

On the trip, Trippier said: “My expression says it all! It's not ideal because it's a tournament year.

“I understand why the club is doing it. I've done it at Tottenham and Madrid but from my own experience of it – in a tournament year (with the Euros and Copa America) it's not ideal.

“But we're players, we've got to do what's right for the club to move forward. When we're there it'll be good, we'll embrace it and experience it. Hopefully it goes smoothly.

“It's not just England, you've got so many nations and clubs. Tottenham are doing it. But it's one of those where you have just got to get on with it. But for me as a player it's not really ideal. It's not like it's Benidorm round the corner, it's 25 hours away. There's no excuses or anything, I understand why the club is doing it and we've just got to get on with it."