‘It’s a new avenue’ – Trent Alexander-Arnold excited about 'potential' new midfield role with England

Trent Alexander-Arnold admits he can “potentially” see himself operating in a midfield role for England in the future. The Liverpool full-back thrived in an advanced central position whilst wearing the No. 10 shirt for England during Friday’s 4-0 win over Malta, scoring a stunner after playing a huge part in the opening goal.

Ad It marked an impressive return to the England set-up after he was left out of the Euro qualifiers against Ukraine and Italy back in March. In fact, he had been omitted from the squad since April 2022 with right-backs Kieran Trippier and Reece James usually preferred. World Cup'I don't understand why' — Cafu questions England's continuing omission of Alexander-Arnold29/11/2022 AT 18:04 Speaking to Channel 4, Alexander-Arnold couldn’t hide his delight after producing a Player of the Match display.

He said: «I enjoyed it. I love playing football and being on the pitch and representing my country. To play the full 90 minutes, I was happy.

“After the little break at the end of the season, it was about getting fitness back in my legs. I enjoyed it and I'll remember that one.» His beautiful strike from 25 yards to make it 2-0 after 28 minutes justified his selection alone. «I think my first touch was a little bit sloppy.

I wanted to hit through the ball but I've set it outside my body and I just thought 'go across the keeper',” he said. “As soon as I hit it, I knew it was going towards the goal.» Asked if he sees himself continuing to play a midfield role into the future, Alexander-Arnold continued: «I don't know. I think potentially.

I haven't played it too much but it feels comfortable. It feels natural, I will say that. It's somewhere I can see myself playing.