Daily Mail

Alexander-Arnold can be England’s weapon

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WHEN I back someone, I do it wholeheart­edly and I never give them anything other than 100 per cent. I’ve done this with Trent AlexanderA­rnold, I’m one of his biggest cheerleade­rs and I’m looking for him to raise his standards again.

In this crucial two-month period leading into Qatar, Trent has to ensure he gives his critics no reason at all to question him. His attacking prowess has never been in doubt and his output speaks for itself. But the microscope has often been at the other end of the pitch and now more than ever, he has to be 100 per cent focused on the defensive side of his game. I’ve always believed Trent would be an England player for 10 years and more.

He’s got outstandin­g ability and he sees the game differentl­y to other right backs.

A fully focused Trent playing at the peak of his abilities would be an outstandin­g weapon for England in the coming months.

 ?? GETTY IMAGES ?? Hard yards: AlexanderA­rnold in England training
GETTY IMAGES Hard yards: AlexanderA­rnold in England training

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