MICAH RICHARDS: I was initially shocked when I didn’t see Trent Alexander-Arnold’s (main) name on the list for the forthcoming games against San Marino, Albania and Poland.
Part of me, though, wasn’t totally surprised as it felt for some time that Gareth Southgate (inset) isn’t quite sure about him. I’ve said on many occasions that I’m a big admirer of Southgate.
He’s been brilliant for England, he’s an approachable and fair man. However, I believe Trent is one of the best attacking right backs in the business and would be in my squad every time.
What it says to me is that there is an issue of trust. Southgate can’t have faith in Alexander-Arnold to do what he wants him to do and, if that is the case, then I find it hard to see how the young Liverpool star plays at the Euros.
