Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold just isn’t anticipated to seal a spot in Gareth Southgate’s England squad for this summer time’s European Championship, regardless of a formidable finish to the season.
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One in all the Premier League’s finest right-backs since his breakthrough in 2016/17, Alexander-Arnold has by no means actually managed to persuade Southgate, who has all the time had (justified) considerations in regards to the 22-year-old’s defensive capacity.
Southgate has by no means been satisfied by Alexander-Arnold Catherine Ivill / Getty Pictures
It is for that reason that The Athletic believes that Southgate is seemingly to shoulder Alexander-Arnold. Manchester Metropolis’s Kyle Walker and Atletico Madrid’s Kieran Trippier are his two favourite candidates, and Chelsea teenager Reece James is presently the favourite to take third place.
The door just isn’t fully closed for the Liverpool defender, nevertheless it is acknowledged that the possibilities that he’ll power himself into Southgate’s plans at the moment throughout the season are slim to none.
A Liverpool man who seems to be heading for the euro is midfielder Jordan Henderson. The veteran midfielder has been lacking because the finish of February after present process groin surgical procedure, but when he can show his situation in time, Southgate is able to appoint Henderson to his squad.
Henderson may have the prospect to show his health | Laszlo Szirtesi / Getty Pictures
Southgate will announce their squad on Could 25 and Henderson’s identify will most likely be learn out regardless, however the midfielder will then have an additional week to show himself earlier than the remaining boundary on June 1.
The identical goes for midfielder Harry Maguire, whose ankle damage has ended his Premier League season with Manchester United. Nevertheless, he is predicted to return to the Europa League remaining towards Villarreal, so the prospect that he’s prepared for this summer time appears to be larger than Henderson.
Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho and West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice are each anticipated to be named as effectively, and because of the three additional locations out there for Southgate this yr, there also needs to be a spot for Aston Villa participant Jack Grealish.
Grealish works again from a shin damage Sebastian Frej / MB Media / Getty Pictures
Grealish has been battling a shin damage for the previous three months and has been restricted to 2 appearances as a late substitute since returning, however Southgate is ready to offer the 25-year-old the nod if his health degree justifies it.
No shock inclusions are anticipated, however some of the thrilling tales could possibly be the inclusion of 17-year-old midfielder Jude Bellingham, who has been in excellent kind for Dortmund this season and can proceed his outstanding rise prominently with a visit to the euro.
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