Michael Owen responds to infamous Trent Alexander-Arnold claim - 'He was winning at Liverpool'

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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballMichael OwenA year before swapping Anfield for the Santiago Bernabeu, Trent Alexander-Arnold claimed he wants to become the first full-back to win the Ballon d'OrMichael Owen has revealed whether or not he believes Trent Alexander-Arnold could win the Ballon d'Or. The former Liverpool defender, who joined Real Madrid on a free transfer in the summer, outlined his dream to win the award last year.In an interview with Sky Sports, Alexander-Arnold claimed that he wants to become the first full-back to do so and be remembered as the 'greatest right-back to have played football'.

It's only the morning after you retire that you're able to look in the mirror and say, 'I gave it everything I got.'READ MORE: Andy Robertson lifts lid on Liverpool dressing room view of Florian Wirtz - 'It's unfair'READ MORE: Virgil van Dijk lifts lid on unplanned Liverpool team meeting - 'On Monday everyone was sad'"It doesn't matter how many trophies you win, or how many medals you've got. It matters what you give to the game and if you reach your full potential."Alexander-Arnold was ridiculed by many for his comments, especially seeing as he had admitted he'd rather win the Ballon d'Or than win the World Cup.

But if anyone can, I suppose he can. He's got so much talent and potential for a player in that position."Owen was one of the first and few former Liverpool players to back Alexander-Arnold when he decided to join Real Madrid when his contract at Anfield expired.