Glen Johnson tells ‘world-class’ Trent Alexander-Arnold’s critics to ‘back off’

Glen Johnson and Trent Alexander-Arnold (Richard Sellers/Peter Byrne/PA)

Former England and Liverpool right-back Glen Johnson believes Trent Alexander-Arnold remains a world-class talent and criticism of his form this season is premature.

The 23-year-old, like a number of his Reds team-mates, has struggled for top form this term and that has led to a renewal of the scrutiny of the former academy graduate’s game.