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TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD has transformed the full-back position into one of modern football’s most glamorous roles.

The glowing verdict on the incredible impact of the Liverpool wingback comes from legendary England and Nottingham Forest defender Viv Anderson.

Yes, Alexander-Arnold can improve defensively but according to Anderson that is almost irrelevant, as he launches wave after wave of attack in such a relentless manner and to such devastating effect.

Especially when he is playing for Jurgen Klopp’s Premier League champions-elect against opposition who sit deep and try to soak up pressure for 90 minutes.

In that situation, Three Lions ace Alexander-Arnold, 22, enjoys the freedom of the Anfield right flank – and can dictate proceedings in breathtaking, previously unseen fashion.

Which, according to two-time European Cup winner Anderson, is why he has become the new pin-up boy of the Premier League.

Asked if kids will now want to be flying full-backs as opposed to silky playmakers like Manchester City’s David Silva or prolific strikers like Tottenham’s Harry Kane, Anderson – who operated at right-back for Forest, Arsenal and Manchester United – said: “Yes, definitely.

“What Trent has achieved in that position – and also his Liverpool team-mate Andy Robertson on the other side – has glamorised being a full-back.

“He’s able to dominate the game from there. He’s a modern-day superstar and rightly so.”

Anderson, who also lifted the First Division title with Forest in 1978, believes the way Liverpool set up – particularly at home – is ideal for the swashbuckling Alexander-Arnold.

Throw into the equation opponents parking the bus against the rampaging Reds and creating huge areas for the wingbacks to pour into and it is easy to see why.

Anderson, 63, added: “Alexander-Arnold’s