Trent Alexander-Arnold's next international assignment having been rejected by England manager Gareth Southgate places him in direction competition with former Liverpool team-mate and fellow academy graduate Ryan Kent.
Whereas Alexander-Arnold has won every major trophy at Anfield, winger Kent made only one competitive appearance before furthering his career with Glasgow Rangers, who visit Merseyside in a 'Battle of Britain' Champions League tie on Tuesday.
Every European game for Alexander-Arnold has added significance with the World Cup starting next month and the 23-year-old sweating on a squad place ahead of Reece James, Kyle Walker and Kieran Trippier.