If Jurgen Klopp's World Cup brief to Jordan Henderson and Trent Alexander-Arnold was to butter up Jude Bellingham, then it is one they are carrying out dutifully.
It is a role that is becoming more and more conspicuous, though, the longer England's campaign continues out in Qatar.
Throughout the Three Lions' time in Doha so far, Liverpool pair Alexander-Arnold and Henderson's off-field activities have largely involved the Borussia Dortmund midfielder.
