Trent Alexander-Arnold behind Kieran Trippier in race to be England right-back

Gareth Southgate spoke to Alexander-Arnold before leaving him out of England’s match against Germany and believes his 'all-round game' currently lags behind Trippier

LEFT OUT: Gareth Southgate spoke to Trent Alexander-Arnold, pictured, before leaving him out of England’s Nations League match against Germany Pic: Nick Potts/PA

Gareth Southgate spoke to Trent Alexander-Arnold before leaving him out of England’s Nations League match against Germany and believes his “all-round game” currently lags behind right-back rival Kieran Trippier.

The 23-year-old has starred in his hometown side Liverpool’s successes in recent years but has struggled to translate that form onto the international stage.