England boss Gareth Southgate has delivered another blow to Trent Alexander-Arnold's World Cup hopes after indicating Kieran Trippier is ahead of him in the pecking order.
Liverpool defender Alexander-Arnold was left out of the squad to face Germany on Monday night, casting doubt over his place in Southgate's plans ahead of Qatar.
Alexander-Arnold was one of 12 players from the squad of 28 not to play a single minute of football during England's recent internationals.
Despite his undoubted talent, Alexander-Arnold has been a peripheral figure under Southgate - a stance that has been one of the most contentious of the head coach's reign.