Trent Alexander-Arnold

Gareth Southgate explains his decision to leave Trent Alexander-Arnold out of ...

They've had to step forward and come together - it will benefit us in the long run." It has been a tough period for the team but they have grown. Fikayo Tomori's omission from the squad and Harry Maguire's consistent inclusion in the starting lineup have also drawn ire from England fans.

After he was omitted from England's squad to face Germany, it looks increasingly likely that Liverpool right-back Alexander-Arnold won't be on the plane to.

“In international football, you don’t have the time to generate that sophistication of press that you have at Liverpool,” he told Off the Ball. And even if Southgate tried to adapt England’s style to accommodate Alexander-Arnold, Wilson adds, the nature of the international game would make this an onerous endeavour, given the only intermittent opportunities that a country’s coach gets to work with their players on the training ground. Before Monday’s entertaining draw with Germany, indeed, Southgate’s men had failed to score in four out of five games, and hadn’t found the net from open play since March. “Kieran Trippier is playing exceptionally well and Reece James has been one of the outstanding players in the [Premier] League. Mills also suggested that the versatility that Walker, James and Trippier all provide is also likely to influence Southgate’s squad selection for Qatar 2022. However, although Alexander-Arnold has established himself as a hugely potent element of Liverpool’s attack, other observers see an insurmountable conflict between England’s tactics and his marauding forward forays. Speaking on his FIVE podcast, former England captain Rio Ferdinand also expressed his bafflement at Southgate’s reluctance to pick the Liverpudlian: “How is Trent not in the squad? “It’s sad, it’s a waste, and it’s England’s loss,” The Times’ Henry Winter tweeted in the wake of Alexander-Arnold’s omission against Germany. Reece James, as well, can do those [right-back and centre-back] roles.” Alexander-Arnold’s passing ability does offer the potential of using him in midfield, but Southgate has only been persuaded to try the player out once in the England engine room, for the first half of a 4-0 World Cup qualifying win over Andorra in September 2021. An unused substitute in the 1-0 defeat in Italy on Friday - a result that confirmed England’s relegation from the top tier of the Nations League - Alexander-Arnold was left out altogether at Wembley on Monday, joining James Ward-Prowse, Fikayo Tomori and Jarrod Bowen in being excluded from manager Gareth Southgate’s 23-man matchday squad. Of the team’s three other notable options at right-back, Kyle Walker has played 17 times in the same period; Kieran Tripper, 12; Reece James, 11. At right-back, we have an abundance of talent.”

Southgate sparked headlines on Monday morning when it emerged that Alexander-Arnold had been left out of his 23-man squad to take on Germany at Wembley.

With a 26-man squad to be named for the World Cup in November, there is still scope for Alexander-Arnold to be included, but with James starting against both Italy and Germany, his place is in no way assured. “At the moment, Keiran Trippier is playing exceptionally well and Reece James has been one of the outstanding players in the league at the start of the season. There is still a convincing case to believe that he won’t make the plane, with Southgate seemingly preferring Kieran Trippier, Reece James and Kyle Walker, but the England manager has denied he is out of the running.

DOMINIC KING: Do not think for one moment that Alexander-Arnold hasn't been hurt by his omission for this game. He desperately wants to be the player for ...

The old adage about form being temporary and class being permanent is true. There was nothing predictable about what happened on Monday morning when the news filtered out of the camp. I see a boy who grew, who is still growing and I believe that life doesn't have limits. What has happened here, though, casts almighty doubt on whether Alexander-Arnold will even make Southgate's squad for the World Cup. It's a waste of talent and time. Do not think for one moment that Alexander-Arnold hasn't been hurt by his omission.

Liverpool defender Alexander-Arnold was left out of the squad to face Germany on Monday night, casting doubt over his place in Southgate's plans ahead of ...

[Liverpool](/sport/teampages/liverpool.html) defender Alexander-Arnold was left out of the squad to face Germany on Monday night, casting doubt over his place in Southgate's plans ahead of Qatar. Trent Alexander-Arnold was left out of England's matchday squad against Germany - Trent Alexander-Arnold was left out of England's squad against Germany

Liverpool right-back went unused during the Nations League international window.

I have said it a few times, but countries are going to lose players and that’s a great shame. Normally going into a World Cup you have time to get people back. Alexander-Arnold, Tomori, James Ward-Prowse and Jarrod Bowen were left out of the Germany squad, while Jack Grealish was suspended. “I think there are a couple of others that we are certainly not ruling out,” said Southgate. And England’s most creative footballer, @TrentAA sat on the bench getting splinters in his a---…" so realistically, it will be [26].”

The England careers of Danny Rose and Trent Alexander-Arnold emphasise Gareth Southgate's feelings towards the latter.Liverpool star Alexander-Arnold.

In big games, there is always a moment where he gets found out. Come and enjoy the best World Cup fan experience in London – and enjoy a pint on us – with tickets for England and Wales’ group stage games on sale And there are questions over whether the Liverpool defender will even make the squad for the upcoming World Cup in Qatar.

Gareth Southgate spoke to Trent Alexander-Arnold before leaving him out of England's Nations League match against Germany and believes his “all-round game” ...

So we are not short of stuff to be getting on with.” We are able to go to the games that are being played on Tuesday night which we can’t usually do. “There just isn’t going to be time (to meet up before),” Southgate said. “The other night, we didn’t need the left-back cover. “It’s us, it’s not me. Asked about the conversations with those left out, Southgate said: “I’ve had long conversations with all of them, been very clear with them about where they stand, what they need to improve upon, what they’re doing well so they’re very clear on where they sit.”

Speaking exclusively to the Liverpool ECHO, David James has given his verdict on the criticism Trent Alexander-Arnold has received and Liverpool's start to ...

The event was part of SCJ and LFC’s ongoing 'Goals for Change' partnership, and saw 400 Merseyside school children take part in educational activities that seek to improve sustainability and recycling practices, delivered via charity Ocean Generation’s 'Ocean Academy'. “But positively players will get fit, especially with the international break now. Liverpool have endured a frustrating start to the season, and currently find themselves nine points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal, although they do have a game in hand on Mikel Arteta's side. “And I have to say, if I can say this? James cited the return of I don’t see a difference in performance necessarily, what I do see is goals going in, which allows people to be slightly negative. It is never always going to be perfect.” I mean it is like he should change his name to clean sheet for what he has been doing with Liverpool. But James, speaking exclusively to the [Liverpool’s](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) start to the season. “We saw with Thiago coming back into the side the positive effect he has, and that is not to say the players who are in the team are not good enough for Liverpool, I just think as with anything when you take such a large number of top level players out of any side it is going to have a slightly detrimental impact on it. [ECHO](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc), believes Alexander-Arnold has been impacted by the injuries Liverpool have had to contend with this season and that Reds supporters will see the best of him once his side return to full strength.