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Connor O'Neill

Gareth Southgate explains why he snubbed Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold from England squad

Gareth Southgate has explained why he has not included Trent Alexander-Arnold in his latest England squad.

The England manager has named a 25-man squad for his side's first games since being beaten by France in the World Cup quarter-final in December. The Three Lions are set to face Italy and Ukraine later this month.

However, Liverpool defender Alexander-Arnold has been omitted from the party, with Southgate opting to select Reece James, Kyle Walker and Kieran Trippier instead.

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