England boss Gareth Southgate has delivered another blow to Trent Alexander-Arnold's World Cup hopes after indicating Kieran Trippier is ahead of him in the pecking order.
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 Qatar.
Alexander-Arnold was one of 12 players from the squad of 28 not to play a single minute of football during England's recent internationals.
Despite his undoubted talent, Alexander-Arnold has been a peripheral figure under Southgate - a stance that has been one of the most contentious of the head coach's reign.
And the Three Lions boss now says that Newcastle full-back Trippier, who can play on either flank, is currently ahead of Alexander Arnold in his thoughts.
Southgate said: 'Against Germany we selected the squad because of the way we went with the team so we needed [Ben] Chilwell on the bench and we had Kieran who, at the moment, I feel his all round game is ahead (of Trent).'
Meanwhile, Mauricio Pochettino was at Wembley to watch Monday's clash.
The former Tottenham boss is currently spending his time between London and Spain following his departure from PSG earlier this summer.
And Pochettino, together with his No 2 Jesus Perez took in the 3-3 draw last night.
Pochettino could emerge as a candidate for the England job should Southgate leave after the World Cup.
Nicaeklm
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This is absolutely racist!
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ziaacilmnu
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very correct. we now see the defensive frailties of TAA because we have an underperforming midfield. He has never been a better defender though he is the best going forward. Drop him. on a personal level, I don't think he (Trent Alex) should make it to Qatar. for the greater good, drop him Mr Southgate. he is immature in defence. so sad, but reality...
take your medicine you fool. trent can win a game. he will go to the world cup. thankfully you don't manage England. and we all know you really support UTD.
yatbekmrs
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Six out of six without a win, this manager shoube sack Southgate not good enough for England.
Kekcenstu
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Southgate should be investigated. Another Asia gate with players. Maybe he wants a few cents from Arnold to play him
KeddNunez
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very correct. we now see the defensive frailties of TAA because we have an underperforming midfield. He has never been a better defender though he is the best going forward. Drop him. on a personal level, I don't think he (Trent Alex) should make it to Qatar. for the greater good, drop him Mr Southgate. he is immature in defence. so sad, but reality...
0wais
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Southgate, Leicester City is calling
jasondrx77
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the guy is handing in his resignation 🤣
yoyiorsyz
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As for Southgate, you don't need good result
siebiklr
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This is absolutely racist!
No it’s not… Stop playing the racial card. Reece James is black and starts ahead of TAA. Kyle Walker is also a RB and black too. Jude Bellingham is black, Bukayo saka same and Sterling; an undisputed started is also black. Pls let’s stop these racial rants cos it doesn’t make us any better…
Jimekmostu
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Not everything is racist bro.. Reece james is ahead of all of them and hes black too
Yicdiknpsu
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That's true 👍
Kabara20
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This is absolutely racist!