US EditionTrent Alexander-Arnold's 'Unfair' England Snub as Ex-Liverpool Star Left at Home
Tuchel called up Ben White over Alexander-Arnold after an injury withdrawal despite critics noting Alexander-Arnold's strong form at Real Madrid, with the decision described as 'maybe unfair.'
- England manager Thomas Tuchel excluded Real Madrid right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold from his 35-man squad for friendlies against Uruguay and Japan, acknowledging on Thursday the decision was 'maybe unfair.'
- Arsenal's Ben White replaced Jarrell Quansah after the defender withdrew due to injury, marking White's first England involvement since departing the 2022 World Cup under former manager Gareth Southgate.
- Tuchel praised White's reaction as 'very euphoric' and 'authentic,' noting the defender has trained 'exceptionally' and is 'desperate to come back' to represent England.
- Matches at Wembley Stadium against Uruguay today and Japan on Tuesday serve as the final opportunities for players to impress before Tuchel names his World Cup squad.
- With 11 players including captain Harry Kane skipping the Uruguay clash, Tuchel provides remaining squad members a 'big chance' to compete for starting roles before final tournament selections.
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The fact that he chose the upcoming test games for Ben White and against Trent Alexander-Arnold, Thomas Tuchel himself described it as "unfair", yet England's team leader made it clear: "He (Alexander-Arnold, ed.) must simply accept it." Background: Due to the injury of Jarell Quansah, Tuchel White took White back to the "Three Lions" squad after two and a half years. At the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the Arsenal defender had quarrelled with forme…
"Trent Alexander-Arnold Must Accept 'Unfair' England Snub": Coach Thomas Tuchel
Alexander-Arnold's chances of selection for the tournament in north America appear slim as he not only missed out on the initial squad, but was also overlooked in favour of Arsenal's Ben White after Jarrell Quansah dropped out due to injury.
Tuchel's call to Trent Alexander-Arnold to explain why he's not part of his plans: "He just has to accept it"
England coach Thomas Tuchel acknowledged it was "maybe unfair" that Trent Alexander-Arnold continues to be overlooked for a recall to the squad ahead of the World Cup. D
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