He believes the defender’s overall game is no better than Newcastle United’s Kieran Trippier right now, and thus was not a part of the recent squad.
Trent was called up for the recent England matches but did not make the starting XI in both games. He wasn’t even in the matchday squad against Germany.
The Three Lions lost to Italy last week but managed a draw against Germany in a 3-3 finish.
Speaking to the media after the game, Southgate explained his decision to drop the Liverpool star and claimed Trippier’s overall game was ahead at the moment. BBC quoted him as saying:
Mixed reaction to Liverpool star getting dropped
Former Leeds United player Danny Mills has backed Gareth Southgate’s decision to drop Trent Alexander-Arnold and added that he should not be on the plane to Qatar. He highlighted the defender’s poor performances in defense as the reason behind opinion.
He told talkSPORT:
Others, like England great Gary Lineker, have claimed that the decision by the England manager is shocking as the Liverpool man is the most creative player in the team.
Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson has urged Trent to remain patient. He told Football Insider:
Liverpool are back in action this weekend when they take on Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday, October 1.
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