Steven Gerrard reveals true feelings on Trent Alexander-Arnold England snub – 'In my opinion'

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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballTrent Alexander-ArnoldTrent Alexander-Arnold was a surprise exclusion from the England squad this month by Thomas TuchelLiverpool legend Steven Gerrard has claimed that Trent Alexander-Arnold's England snub for this month's international break comes as a surprise. Alexander-Arnold hasn't played for his country since the 1-0 win over Andorra in June.On Saturday, Gerrard was asked about the right-back's exclusion and the Anfield favourite revealed he believes Alexander-Arnold is good enough to play.

“Very much so," he replied when asked if Tuchel's decision had surprised him."Listen, we’ve got some good options at right-back, Reece James is world class, I really like Livramento, I know he’s had a couple of injuries but he can play both sides. I understand the selection, but I just think, ‘Is Trent among the best 35 players in this country?’ Of course he is."There’s going to be certain games where England have to open the door, they might be against a low block where it’s really frustrating, and Trent is one of these players who can come off the bench and just completely change the game with one pass, he’s that level of a player."So I am surprised and I’m disappointed for him.

But there’s a lot of other situations that you’ve got to take into consideration. Is it where he (Tuchel) doesn’t want a group of players where those who aren’t going to be in the XI that might be different people around the place…"There’s a lot that gets taken into consideration before you select a squad across a six-week period rather than for a one-off game.”There will be more to follow.