Trent Alexander-Arnold misery compounded as Thomas Tuchel backed to make wild England call
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Trent Alexander-Arnold finds himself out of favor with England after being snubbed by Thomas Tuchel for the World Cup, and one former star has suggested his misery could soon be compoundedTrent Alexander-Arnold has been repeatedly snubbed by England boss Thomas Tuchel(Image: Getty Images)Thomas Tuchel has been backed to play Jordan Henderson at right-back during the World Cup, running salt into the wounds of Trent Alexander-Arnold.The former Liverpool vice-captain has been continually overlooked by the England manager, having not made an appearance for his country for over a year now. Despite earning a place in Tuchel’s initial 55-man squad for the World Cup, he was subsequently snubbed for the final 26-man group that boarded the plane to the United States.Even after an injury ruled out Tino Livramento, Alexander-Arnold was once again overlooked, with Tuchel instead choosing to call up Chelsea center-back Trevoh Chalobah.The decision not to include Alexander-Arnold has proved controversial with some pundits, with many arguing that his standing as Real Madrid’s right-back should earn him a spot, although former England international Chris Waddle disagrees.Asked whether it was a mistake for England not to take him, Waddle told 10bet: “No.
If you are going to pick him, you pick him for his quality and what he gives you, then that's fine - I understand that.”Jordan Henderson has been backed to play at right-back for England(Image: Getty Images)Despite Waddle’s insistence, England does face an issue at right-back heading into its first knockout game against DR Congo.Both Reece James and Jarell Quansah - who played at right-back against Panama - will miss the last-32 contest, leaving just Djed Spence as the most likely option to start. Waddle though has backed Tuchel to go a different route and play former Liverpool captain Henderson at right-back instead — a move which would add insult to injury for Alexander-Arnold.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.
“It’s not until we play France, Spain, or Argentina - someone of that quality - where you're going to be under real pressure.“Against the teams we are playing now, he could play Jordan Henderson at right-back. There's no reason Jordan Henderson can't play at right-back.“If you look at the rest of the squad, I know he has played Jarell Quansah there, but why not play a midfield player there?