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Alexander-Arnold shines as England thump Malta

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Trent Alexander-Arnold scored a stunner and sparkled in midfield as England continued their march to Euro 2024 with a comprehensive victory against minnows Malta.The talented full-back has rarely looked like the player that shines for Liverpool when donning a Three Lions shirt, with the immense competition at right-back also restricting his opportunities.Alexander-Arnold won just his 19th England cap on Friday night against Malta and impressed in a midfield role, helping to inspire Gareth Southgate's side to a straightforward 4-0 victory.The 24-year-old made an impact from outset at the sold-out Ta' Qali National Stadium, with this exceptional early pass putting Bukayo Saka behind to produce a cross that Ferdinando Apap turned into his own goal.Alexander-Arnold continued to star and produced a moment of magic in the 28th minute, taking aim from 23 yards as he curled home just his second England goal.The midfielder also had a hand in England's third goal, winning the ball high up the pitch at the start of a move that ended with Harry Kane scoring a penalty.There was a far better mood in the away section than the last trip to Malta in 2017, when Southgate's side were jeered off after a scoreless first half as many travelling fans made an early exit.Large numbers of England fans again departed at half-time this time around, but it was to toast a job well done rather than to grumble over beers like six years ago.In truth, they missed little aside from substitute Callum Wilson converting a late penalty as Southgate's men continued their 100 per cent start in Group C.

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