Liverpool news: Pundit issues ‘absurd’ Trent Alexander-Arnold verdict after development
Paul Robinson has claimed it would be “absurd” for Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold to turn his back on England.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the ex-Tottenham goalkeeper is adamant the 23-year-old has “a huge career” ahead of him with the Three Lions.
Alexander-Arnold was dropped from the England matchday squad that drew 3-3 with Germany on Monday (26 September).
The right-back has started just four games for England in the last two years.
Speaking to Channel 4 (26 September), Southgate cited the form of Reece James and Kieran Trippier when explaining why Alexander-Arnold was omitted.
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher retired from international football at the age of 29 after failing to establish himself in England’s starting XI.
When asked by Football Insider if Alexander-Arnold may tread a similar path to Carragher at international level, Robinson said: “No, I don’t think so.
“He will not even be considering that right now.
“Look, he just needs to concentrate on his own performances. He needs to get back to the top level, playing regularly every week. We all know the level he can play at.
“It would be absurd for him to even consider hanging his boots up. He is still so young. He has a huge career ahead of him both for Liverpool and England.
“There is too many players in the England side that are underperforming. The way England are playing, no-one is guaranteed a place at the moment.
“You also have to think that Gareth Southgate may not be in the job in a year’s time. If he left another manager may come in and have Trent as the first name on his list. You just don’t know.”
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