Gareth Southgate has claimed that Newcastle defender Kieran Trippier is forward of Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Alexander-Arnold was overlooked of the England squad to face Germany of their latest conflict within the UEFA Nations League.
Kieran Trippier was chosen within the squad, with Reece James at right-back, and Luke Shaw at left-back.
Alexander-Arnold has come beneath criticism in latest months for his defensive means, and Southgate has now revealed why he opted to depart the Liverpool defender out of the squad.
In opposition to Germany we chosen the squad due to the best way we went with the staff so we wanted [Ben] Chilwell on the bench and we had Kieran who, in the intervening time, I really feel his all-round sport is forward (of Trent),” stated Southgate as relayed by the Every day Mail.
Alexander-Arnold is broadly considered among the best right-backs in world soccer in the intervening time. To say that Trippier is forward of him is a daring assertion, however the Newcastle defender has been a strong possibility for Southgate throughout his England tenure.
With the World Cup quick approaching, it’s trying like Alexander-Arnold’s probabilities of securing his place within the squad are unsure because it stands.
Liverpool followers are more likely to be shocked on the feedback made by Southgate given the performances he’s produced in recent times, serving to them win the Champions League and the Premier League.