England face North Macedonia in Euro 2024 Qualifier
19.6.2023 10:25
Trent Alexander-Arnold attracted widespread acclaim for his sensational goal and eye-catching all-round performance in midfield in England's 4-0 win over Malta on Friday night.
The 24-year-old, a peripheral figure at international level for much of Gareth Southgate's tenure, now hopes the change of role will help him secure a starting place. "It's about trying to be a regular name on the teamsheet," he said. "It's somewhere I enjoy playing."
Southgate was certainly encouraged by what he saw. "I've got no questions in my head; he can do it," the England boss said after the game. "He showed exactly what we think he could be capable of."
The question now is whether he sees Alexander-Arnold as the future of his midfield or just another option in the position.
The 24-year-old, a peripheral figure at international level for much of Gareth Southgate's tenure, now hopes the change of role will help him secure a starting place. "It's about trying to be a regular name on the teamsheet," he said. "It's somewhere I enjoy playing."
Southgate was certainly encouraged by what he saw. "I've got no questions in my head; he can do it," the England boss said after the game. "He showed exactly what we think he could be capable of."
The question now is whether he sees Alexander-Arnold as the future of his midfield or just another option in the position.