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'I'd take that' - TAA's competitive juices flowing ahead of Sterling showdown

  /  autty

Trent Alexander-Arnold's competitive juices are flowing ahead of the ePL Finals Day showdown with Raheem Sterling, who says: "Trent will not beat me."

The Liverpool full-back has been busy getting involved with many tournaments since going into lockdown, is a very popular gamer and a bit of a 'starboy' among the FIFA community.

Asked if he cares about whether he wins the tournament or not, Alexander-Arnold told Sky Sports: "Yeah, massive!

"Obviously not every player is in this, but if you did win it, you get the title of being the best Premier League player on FIFA. I'd take that! I don't know if there is a trophy involved, but I think maybe there should be!

"With this, you're in your room, you are representing the club yourself, so you have to do as much as you can to represent it well. In terms of pressure, I don't feel too much pressure.

"The competitiveness is there, you can feel it, no team wants to be beaten, because you're playing against these lads throughout the season. When you're seeing them, it's always good to have a laugh and a joke after a game.

"It helps relationships as well between players."

The tournament has proven very popular online, with every game streamed worldwide on YouTube and Twitch and Alexander-Arnold reveals even his team-mates have been tuning in.

He added: "I know a lot of the lads are watching it, because it's something they can feel a part of, watch, and get behind, and that's good because that's the purpose of it to keep people occupied, and put a smile on their face when they're watching someone represent their team.

"I've had a few messages from the players saying: 'make sure you win!' and stuff like that, just getting involved and giving their support!"

Former Liverpool player Sterling booked a date with his England team-mate by beating Andre Gomes of Everton on Friday. He's relishing the opportunity of renewing a FIFA rivalry that began playing in their rooms when on duty with England.

Sterling said: "I know how he plays. I'm looking forward to it. I've played against him for the national team.

"He wins every time I play on the TV but when I've got this set up, he's not beating me.

"It will be a good game but I'm backing myself."