Gary Neville has highlighted 'four basics' of defending which Trent Alexander-Arnold needs to improve. The scrutiny on the Liverpool star's form is mounting after England boss Gareth Southgate recently declared Kieran Trippier currently possesses a better 'all-round' game.
Alexander-Arnold did not feature at all during England's recent Nations League fixtures, and has struggled to earn a starting spot for his country in recent years despite his sparkling form for the Reds. Reece James and Kyle Walker both featured in the defeat to Italy and the draw to Germany, with Newcastle defender Trippier an unused substitute on both occasions.
Competition for the starting right-back spot for England is fierce, with questions now raised over whether Alexander-Arnold will even earn a place in Southgate's World Cup squad next month. Trippier currently looks to be ahead of the 23-year-old in the pecking order, while also offering cover at left-back.
