Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold's absence from England's squad for their UEFA Nations League match against Germany has sparked a debate over whether he will be on the plane for the World Cup in Qatar.
The Reds star is widely considered one of the best right-backs in world football, has won nearly trophy available at club level by the age of just 23, and only team-mate Mohamed Salah had more assists than his 12 in the Premier League last season.
Alexander-Arnold missed last year's rescheduled Euro 2020 tournament through injury has made just one international appearance for the Three Lions in 2022 with Gareth Southgate seeming to prefer other players in the position. Two Mirror Football writers have argued the case for and against Alexander-Arnold's inclusion in England's squad for Qatar 2022.
