Fowler shares Trent Alexander-Arnold transfer theory and sends blunt message to Liverpool rivals

Robbie Fowler believes Trent Alexander-Arnold doesn't have to drastically change his game in order to become a regular starter for the national team

After taking his latest opportunity in the Three Lions shirt, the Reds star has been backed by Liverpool alumni Fowler as one of the country's strongest assets

Fowler

"If Trent Alexander-Arnold was put on the transfer list by Liverpool tomorrow, every top club in Europe would want to sign him,"

"Pep Guardiola would love him at Manchester City. Real Madrid, Barcelona, Paris St Germain and Bayern Munich exactly the same.

"That’s why I don’t buy into this theory that Trent has to reinvent himself if he is going to break into Gareth Southgate’s team. He excelled in midfield as England wiped the floor with Malta and North Macedonia in their two Euro qualifiers last week.

"The big question now being asked by the pundits is whether he can do the business against some world-class opposition. But Alexander-Arnold is one of England’s best 11 footballers - whether he is operating as a full-back or a midfielder.

"He should be one of the first names on Southgate’s team sheet. The quality he provides on the ball more than outweighs the defensive deficiencies that have been used as a big stick to beat him with."

Fowler added:

"The bottom line is that Alexander-Arnold gives England a creativity that they would otherwise be lacking.

"The quality and range of his passing is up there with Kevin De Bruyne. When it comes to set-pieces, he is the best England have produced since David Beckham,"

Fowler continued

"Jurgen Klopp asked him [Alexander-Arnold] to push into midfield as an inverted right-back during the final weeks of the season - and was rewarded with some stellar performances.

"I would like to see Southgate be brave and give him the same kind of role, rather than simply using him as an orthodox midfielder."

"It’s a travesty that at the age of 24, a player who has been instrumental in helping Liverpool win every trophy possible has just 20 caps for his country.

"It was great to hear Trent say after his goalscoring performance against Malta that he wants to give Southgate 'a headache.' Hopefully, he’s done exactly that."