Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville would both start Trent Alexander-Arnold over Kieran Trippier at the World Cup. England kick off their Qatar campaign next week and right-back provides one of Gareth Southgate’s most probing selection conundrums.
An abundance of riches means there are four world-class options on the right side of defence. However, a knee injury has ruled Chelsea’s Reece James out while Manchester City’s Kyle Walker is also a doubt for the opening game.
That leaves Newcastle United talisman Trippier and Liverpool’s Alexander-Arnold in contention to start against Iran. The Magpies’ stand-in skipper has been instrumental in guiding Eddie Howe’s side up to third in the Premier League but the latter, once regarded as the best out of the four, has struggled for form.
