Reece James has leapt to the defence of Trent Alexander-Arnold, insisting those who criticise the defensive ability of the Liverpool full-back 'don't really know the game'.
While there is no doubting his attacking prowess, Alexander-Arnold is often maligned for his positioning at the other end of the pitch. The Reds' Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid was one example of this, with pundits declaring the right-back at fault for Vinicius Jr's winning goal.
Although Liverpool supporters and Jurgen Klopp require no convincing the 23-year-old is a world-class talent who is at the peak of his powers, the same can't be said on the international stage. The West Derby-born defender has struggled to become a regular for England, with Gareth Southgate preferring James, of Chelsea, and Kyle Walker, of Manchester City.
