Trent Alexander-Arnold would make his first appearance at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar when he came on as a 57th minute substitute in England’s 3-0 victory over Wales.
Yet while he would play a part in the Three Lions’ third goal, playing the pass to fellow substitute Kalvin Phillips, who set up Marcus Rashford’s second goal, Gareth Southgate’s side were already winning 2-0 at the time of his introduction and essentially assured of their place in the knockout stages.
Plenty has been said of Southgate’s use of Alexander-Arnold during his stint as England manager and whether he even trusts him, with it clear at least that he is not his favoured choice. The Three Lions boss has even admitted in the past that he considers fellow right-backs Kyle Walker, Kieran Trippier and Reece James to be better all-round players than the Liverpool right-back.
