Chelsea stalwart Reece James has leapt to Trent Alexander-Arnold's defence over suggestions that the Liverpool icon is susceptible to costly errors at the back.
For all of his brilliant attacking contributions, Alexander-Arnold has often been criticised for alleged lapses in concentration and poor positioning which can leave the Reds - and England - vulnerable. Recently, the most notorious example of this came in the Champions League final, when Vinicius Junior was allowed far too much space at the back post to score the winner for Real Madrid.
This mistake placed the 23-year-old's defensive attributes firmly in the spotlight, as well as his standing in the Three Lions pecking order. However, James insists his international colleague is a "great player" and committing errors is simply part of the learning curve for a young defender.
