Via Liverpool.com
Trent started for England in the Three Lions' Euro 2024 opener against Serbia
The 25-year-old was the one major change made by Gareth Southgate for the game, with Alexander-Arnold operating in midfield alongside Declan Rice.
Southgate sees Alexander-Arnold more as a midfielder than a right-back
The Reds vice-captain exhibited some of his long-range passing against Serbia, and he also had the chance to show off his ability from set pieces, but a 25-yard free-kick hit the wall.
He was taken off for Chelsea's Conor Gallagher with just over 20 minutes remaining in the contest
Jude Bellingham, scorer of England's goal, defended Alexander-Arnold in the aftermath of the game.
However, former Arsenal striker Ian Wright had a different view, saying he felt Alexander-Arnold didn't work in the role.
Wright
“I don’t think it worked with Trent, if I’m totally honest,”
“As soon as it started I remember saying to you, he seems too far up for what we need.
“Toni Kroos can get in a position because of his creativity and make things happen, that’s what I thought Trent was going to do.
“Get into a position where Serbia can’t come out to him too much because he’s in space and then he can start passing those balls.
“Why is he that far forward? If he is our creative player to break that deep block and get those passes in, how is he going to do it in as advanced a position he is in?”
Alan Shearer held a different take on Alexander-Arnold's performance,
Shearer said
“He’s done well in there, Trent”
“Certainly in that first 35 minutes. Played some good passes. The timing of his tackling in front of the back four was really good as well.”
It remains to be seen whether Alexander-Arnold will get another go at playing in midfield against Denmark on Thursday night in Frankfurt
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