Jamie Carragher disagrees with Alan Shearer over Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold.
The Reds full-back has been the subject of speculation regarding his selection for the England squad at this winter’s World Cup in Qatar. After it was confirmed earlier on Thursday, Gareth Southgate has selected Alexander-Arnold in his 26-man squad.
Newcastle’s Kieran Trippier has also been selected, along with Manchester City’s Kyle Walker in the right-back position. Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson was also included in the squad, but there was no place for his team-mate Joe Gomez.
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While discussing the right-backs at Southgate’s disposal, Shearer has explained why he thinks Trippier has the better of Alexander-Arnold.
“I don’t see a great deal of difference between Trent and Trippier,” Shearer told LADbible TV.
“In terms of set-pieces, he’s fantastic. I know he scored last season, this season, set a few up. Assists-wise, crosses.
“He’s a better defender. I think as an all-round package what you’re looking for, I think Trippier is better than every one of them.”
Carragher was speaking alongside Shearer while discussing England’s right-back options, and disagreed with the Newcastle legend about Alexander-Arnold’s abilities.
"I like Trippier, I think he's a good player, but the thing of, you know, I think he played left-wing back as well in the Euros,” said Carragher.
“I don't see the left-wing back thing with Kieran Trippier. I think he's a right-back. He's a very good Premier League player, a steady player. He's done better in an English shirt, I would say, than Trent Alexander-Arnold.
“But I think in terms of doing something a little bit special, a little bit different against opposition who are gonna be deep and negative, I think the player you'd have to pick up is Trent."
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