Trent Alexander-Arnold was deployed in an unfamiliar operate as left-back in England’s battle with Finland, shining as he scored a free-kick in a 3-1 victory.
Having lastly appeared to have settled in his pure place at right-back for his nation, Alexander-Arnold was required to shift over to left-back on Sunday night time.
It bought right here with interim head coach Lee Carsley in want of specialist decisions on the left flank, though he burdened sooner than kickoff that it is going to be faraway from an orthodox operate for the Liverpool playmaker.
Instead, Alexander-Arnold usually found himself inverting into midfield, which allowed him to dictate play as he drifted inside onto his correct foot.
His correct foot made the excellence midway by way of the second half when, after Jude Bellingham was launched down exterior the sphere, he stepped as a lot as bend an excellent free-kick into the very best nook.
It was Alexander-Arnold’s fourth goal for England and it capped a powerful present on a night that moreover seen Jack Grealish and Declan Rice score.
No participant had further touches of the ball than Alexander-Arnold (130), in response to FotMob, with the 26-year-old moreover ending the third-most passes (95 of 110) and the second-most prolonged passes (six of 10).
Unsurprisingly, he was named Man of the Match – which is popping right into a typical incidence when he locations on an England shirt, no matter his recognition.
“I imagine Trent’s prime quality speaks for itself,” Carsley knowledgeable ITV after the game.
“I don’t see it as I found a spot for him, he’s better than earned his place.
“We do get slowed down with left-back, right-back, the place’s his place, nonetheless as long as he’s in environment friendly positions he’s good to have.
“It’s obligatory that we’ve obtained players with that top high quality and play to their strengths, and we undoubtedly do that with Trent.”
Alexander-Arnold is unlikely to proceed to take motion beneath Carsley not lower than, with the earlier Everton midfielder seemingly ruling himself out of the working for the eternal job.
“I imagine people are on a regular basis going to aim to place their chips on one aspect,” he said when requested about tales he didn’t want the place.
“I’m utterly throughout the heart. My bosses have made it utterly clear what they need from me.
“This job deserves a world-class coach that’s gained trophies and been there and executed it. I’m nonetheless on the path to doing that.”
