Troy Deeney says England ‘cannot afford’ to leave Trent Alexander-Arnold out for Euro 2020… and insists Harry Kane will be keen for Liverpool full back to be recalled due to his ‘picture perfect’ crosses
- Trent Alexander-Arnold missed out on England’s squad for World Cup qualifiers
- The Liverpool full back faces firm competition on the right ahead of the Euros
- But Troy Deeney has insisted that England must recall starlet Alexander-Arnold
- Writing for The Sun, Deeney highlighted the 22-year-old’s impressive deliveries
Troy Deeney believes England ‘cannot afford’ to not call up Trent Alexander-Arnold for Euro 2020 – and insisted Harry Kane will be desperate for the full back to return.
Liverpool defender Alexander-Arnold was a shock absentee from the Three Lions’ group for their three World Cup qualifiers and faces stiff competition on the right.
But Watford ace Deeney, writing in his column for The Sun, says his dead-ball prowess and ‘picture-perfect’ crosses make him a prime candidate for selection.
Troy Deeney says England ‘cannot afford’ to leave Trent Alexander-Arnold out for Euro 2020
‘As debate rages over Trent Alexander-Arnold’s England axing, one thing is certain in my mind – Harry Kane will want the Liverpool man at the Euros,’ Deeney said.
‘Any centre forward in the world would relish the trademark delivery Alexander-Arnold produced in Liverpool’s 3-0 win at Arsenal last weekend.
‘And any centre-forward would hope for a team-mate with Trent’s dead-ball ability at set-pieces.’
Watford ace Deeney highlighted Alexander-Arnold’s crossing ability in his column for The Sun
Deeney waxed lyrical about the superb cross whipped in by Alexander Arnold for Liverpool’s breakthrough at the Emirates and said the goal was ‘almost unstoppable’.
Boss Gareth Southgate has been handed a welcome dilemma over the right back position, however, with several candidates pressing home their claims for a start.
The dip in form suffered by Alexander-Arnold this campaign was highlighted by Southgate as the reason behind his axing – much to the chagrin of Jurgen Klopp.
Deeney has unveiled his personal choices, with Manchester City man Kyle Walker, Alexander-Arnold and Manchester United’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka making the cut.
Talisman Harry Kane would thrive off Alexander-Arnold’s delivery, Deeney has also explained
Gareth Southgate left Alexander-Arnold out of his recent squad for the World Cup qualifiers
England fielding a back five, which was utilised to great success at the 2018 World Cup, has been mooted and Deeney believes the system would suit Alexander-Arnold.
‘Remember, this is a player who played a pivotal role in Liverpool’s Champions League and Premier League triumphs,’ he added.
‘And even if his form has been more bumpy this season, England cannot afford to leave out someone of that quality.’