Trent Alexander-Arnold produces RIDICULOUS second in NEW England position

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September 7, 2024

England’s Nations League fixture in opposition to the Republic of Eire in Dublin handed Trent Alexander-Arnold an enormous alternative.

Regardless of amassing practically 30 caps by the age of 25, the Liverpool star has largely had a irritating profession at worldwide stage, compared to his stellar life at Anfield.

Alexander-Arnold discovered it robust to persuade Gareth Southgate handy him common beginning alternatives for the Three Lions, with Kyle Walker, Kieran Trippier and even Reece James normally most well-liked at right-back.

The Liverpool star was ultimately tried out in midfield throughout qualifying for Euro 2024, then handed a beginning spot in that place in the course of the first two video games of the event in opposition to Serbia and Denmark.

These matches didn’t go completely easily for England, and after a disappointing draw in opposition to Denmark, Alexander-Arnold was dropped – showing for less than 11 extra minutes on the event, though he did rating the essential penalty that secured shoot-out victory over Switzerland.

Trent’s massive likelihood in Dublin

However issues have since modified for Alexander-Arnold with England, very a lot in his favour. Southgate resigned after the Euros, whereas Trippier retired. With James injured and Walker ignored of Lee Carsley’s first squad, it opened the way in which for Trent to finally make the right-back position his own.

Alexander-Arnold did so with a twist, after being named within the beginning line-up in opposition to Eire – a brand new twist at worldwide stage, however one which Liverpool followers are very acquainted with.

That that is Trent Alexander-Arnold’s first aggressive begin at proper again for England in practically 4 years exhibits how unusual (and mishandled) his worldwide profession has been.

— Jonathan Northcroft (@JNorthcroft) September 7, 2024

The Reds star lined up at right-back for England in Dublin, however usually inverted into midfield in possession. It’s one thing he’s finished for Liverpool for a while, with nice success, however he hadn’t been given the licence to do it for his nation.

Making his first aggressive begin at right-back for England for totally 4 years, Alexander-Arnold stepped into midfield within the eleventh minute, then fired a pinpoint cross ahead to set Anthony Gordon clear. “Ridiculous,” was how that cross was described by The Kop Watch.

Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher denied Gordon, however the ball wasn’t cleared and Declan Rice scored seconds later, getting the ball rolling for a 2-0 win.

Alexander-Arnold’s fantastic efficiency got here at a time when he is attributable to be out of contract on the finish of the season, with Liverpool legend Graeme Souness fearful that he might have already decided to leave, whereas pundit Troy Deeney has stated that he believes Arne Slot is currently sending the defender a message.

Young right-back Conor Bradley also impressed on international duty this week, and can hope to succeed Alexander-Arnold at Anfield.