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The Liverpool right-back started in midfield and then switched back to his normal role late in the second half and doubled England’s lead during their 3-0 friendly win at St James’ Park. For several years now, has been one of the best fullbacks in Europe and his trophies have shown for it. But the 25-year-old hasn’t been able to replicate that on the international stage because his attacking style doesn’t suit Southgate’s defensive system.

Not only that, have a plethora of right-backs to choose from. Kyle Walker, Kieran Trippier and , who has been axed by Southgate ahead of Euro 2024. But Alexander-Arnold’s display in the middle of the park for his country and impressive second-half performance didn’t seem to impress Steve Nicol, as he told .



For large parts of the match, the game was goalless, and then Alexander-Arnold doubled his side’s lead with a brilliant first-time finish after Jack Grealish dinked the ball to the far post. But Nicol made it clear that, even if the Liverpool man scored a hat-trick, it’s still not going to make any difference in his chances of starting for England against Serbia at . That will be England’s opening game, with Nicol stating in a typically brutal and forthright fashion that Alexander-Arnold won’t start in midfield or at right-back.

Trent Alexander-Arnold scores for England against Bosnia and Herzegovina “He’s not (going to be important for England at the Euros),” responded Nicol after Alexander-Arnold played in m.

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