Trent Alexander-Arnold has hailed the impact of England head coach Gareth Southgate in his progression from aspiring youngster to World Cup star.
The 20-year-old Liverpool full-back sadly had to pull out of Southgate’s squad for the Euro 2020 qualifying fixtures against the Czech Republic and Montenegro with a back injury, but his rise at club level has been mirrored over the last nine months at international level too.
And having first come across Southgate when he was still learning his trade and the former England defender was heading up the Under-21s, Alexander-Arnold has told Goal that the manager’s input over the years has been a vital element in his growth.