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Gary Lineker insists Trent Alexander-Arnold is the 'BEST attacking full-back in the world' and losing him is a big blow for England as fans fear Gareth Southgate's men now CAN'T win the Euros after the Liverpool star was ruled out through injury

Gary Lineker has reacted to England's injury 'blow' after Trent Alexander-Arnold was forced to pull out of Gareth Southgate's squad, with fans fearful of the Three Lions' chances of winning the Euros this summer.

The nation collectively took a deep breath on Wednesday night after the Liverpool full back hobbled off with a muscular problem in the dying moments of England's 1-0 win over Austria at the Riverside.

England boss Southgate pleaded for calm heads after the match, insisting that Alexander-Arnold would undergo medical checks to assess the problem.

Gary Lineker has led tributes to Trent Alexander-Arnold after he pulled out of England's squad
The 22-year-old picked up a thigh injury during England's win over Austria on Wednesday

And the 22-year-old received the worst possible news on Thursday, with scans showing that the Englishman has picked up a quad injury and he will be sidelined for four to six weeks as a result.