Trent Alexander-Arnold Called Up to England Squad After Injury Recovery
Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has been called up to the England squad for their October fixtures after returning to fitness following a hamstring injury. The 24-year-old is the only Liverpool representative in Gareth Southgate’s squad, which will face Australia in a friendly (Oct 13) before meeting Italy in a Euro 24 qualifier (Oct 17).
Alexander-Arnold was sidelined for four Liverpool matches due to the same hamstring injury, but made his return off the bench at Tottenham. The hope is that he will continue to be correctly managed while with England, who overlooked Joe Gomez after he stood in for the right-back.
Alexander Arnold has been listed as a midfielder for England after being deployed in the position by Southgate back in June – meanwhile, ex-Red Jordan Henderson has been retained. The call up is a testament to Alexander Arnold’s recovery and resilience, as well as his impressive performances for Liverpool this season.
Curtis Jones was also in contention for the