Trent Alexander-Arnold makes case for England spot with training goals

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Trent Alexander-Arnold has showcased what England might be missing in this year’s World Cup with four exceptional goals from outside the box during training ahead of Tuesday’s clash with Wales. Alexander-Arnold has struggled to win over Gareth Southgate in an England shirt over the past few years and has found himself behind Kieran Trippier in this year’s squad.

The Newcastle full-back has played the full 90 minutes in both of England’s World Cup matches against Iran and the USA so far. Southgate used just three of his allocated five substitutions in the frustrating 0-0 draw on Friday against the United States with many clamouring for Alexander-Arnold’s introduction.

The Liverpool defender has been left frustrated so far, but Southgate has been tipped to make some changes for England’s final World Cup group match. Alexander-Arnold will also be battling with Kyle Walker and Ben White to start on the right side of defence.

But the 24-year-old offers England something different going forward and he’s shown his true capabilities during training. Taking to social media, Alexander-Arnold shared four separate shooting drill clips with the Liverpool star finding the net with some breathtaking finishes.

The first he drills into the top left corner from the edge of the box and he repeats the same finish in the second. Then he changes tact with the third, letting the ball run across his body before curling in a brilliant effort off the top corner.

The cream of the crop was saved until last as Alexander-Arnold showed he was equally capable with his left foot. He brings the ball up in the air before smashing his half-volley attempt into the top right corner with the goalkeeper standing motionless.

The England players around him also couldn’t believe his finish as they were seen raising their arms in the air while another held his hand up to his mouth in aghast. Phil Foden’s absence from Southgate’s starting line-up has also been a cause for debate among England supporters.

And Gary Neville believes the England boss needs to start trusting both Foden and Alexander-Arnold to take the Three Lions to the next level. “I’m torn because I’ve got lot of respect for Gareth and what he’s achieved – he’s achieved the most since Alf Ramsey,” Neville said last week

“But we’ve got a couple of talents sat on the bench in the form of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Foden who are capable of opening up the game.

“Alexander-Arnold has some of the best deliveries you’ll ever see from full-back and on that right side when (Marcus) Rashford came on, he had (Jordan) Henderson and (Kieran Trippier so he was blocked from getting that delivery in. I think those two coming off the bench is a little bit disappointing, if you’re trying to win the game, they’re world-class talents.”

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