The England coach has crossed Liverpool’s south side for upcoming World Cup qualifiers
Steven Gerrard has said he is “surprised” by Gareth Southgate’s decision to release “world-class” Trent Trent-Arnold from the England squad.
The form of the right-back has been slightly lower than it has been in the previous few seasons, and Southgate chose to look after Liverpool’s World Cup qualifiers with San Marino, Albania and Poland. .
Rangers boss Gerrard has said he would be happy to speak to the 22-year-old to offer some advice, as he feels Alexander-Arnold is the best English backup in the country.
What was said?
“One thing is for sure, I will always be there for Trent,” Gerrard told the Athletics . “It simply came to our notice then. I wouldn’t make the first move. He is a man himself. He knows where he is.
“Gareth Southgate will make decisions there. I do not agree at all with that decision. But I am not the manager of England. I think Trent is the best English backup in the country.
“One thing I’ve learned from being a player is that you can’t always be 10 out of 10. When you come off, you need that support, love and attention from your manager. more than anyone else. So, I was surprised by the decision but that is my opinion and my opinion is not important in this regard.
“Trent is a world-class backdrop, he’s the best backer the country has ever had. We have another great backup by the way. But as for the loaded side of the issue, I am there for Trent and any of the other Liverpool players at any time of the day. ”
Alexander-Arnold England Championship
Southgate have selected Kieran Trippier, Kyle Walker and Reece James for the qualifying for the upcoming World Cup.
All three have been in good shape for their clubs, with the first one selected despite missing a share of the season with Atletico Madrid due to suspension due to breaches of gambling rules .
Walker’s form has consistently been excellent for Manchester City’s Premier League runaway leaders, while James has been favored by new Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel.
After his first game in England against Costa Rica in 2018, Alexander-Arnold has 12 captains to his name and needs to find consistency in the final weeks of the season if he is to play. pushed his way into the squad for this summer’s European Championship.