It appears insane to assume that Gareth Southgate simply couldn’t get a tune out of Trent Alexander-Arnold for England.
Our No.66 is, with out query, one of the crucial technically gifted and inventive footballers throughout the globe. To go away him on the bench for a lot of the European Championship this summer season is simply plain disgraceful (to not point out wasteful) so far as we’re involved right here at Empire of the Kop.
Thankfully, the Scouser was capable of shortly show his value to the Three Lions’ new boss, Lee Carsley, with a long-range ball of astonishing high quality within the opening 11 minutes of motion in opposition to the Republic of Eire.
The fullback noticed the run of Anthony Gordon, taking out the opposition midfield and backline in a single fell swoop.
You’ll be able to catch the clip under, courtesy of ITV:
On his return to the Aviva Stadium, Declan Rice fires @England forward with a thumping strike 💥
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— ITV Soccer (@itvfootball) September 7, 2024