Trent Alexander-Arnold issues four-word statement after England snub and 'punishment'

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Former Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold was omitted from Thomas Tuchel's England squad and then benched by Real Madrid for the Atletico Madrid derby. Learn more Ex-Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold shared the message 'Real Madrid and nothing else' following his England and Los Blancos snub.

Alexander-Arnold was relegated to the bench for the Spanish titans' Madrid derby clash with Atletico Madrid, but brought on to assist Vinicius Jr's winning goal in a 3-2 victory for Alvaro Arbeloa's team.The 27-year-old made headlines after being left out of Thomas Tuchel's 35-man Three Lions squad for the upcoming international break, with Tino Livramento and Djed Spence chosen instead. I repeat once again, in every game I select the best possible line-up for the team."Trent Alexander-Arnold came off the bench in the Madrid derby.

(Image: Getty) Liverpool FC news, fixtures, results and transfer gossip plus selected offers and competitions Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. Read our Privacy PolicyReal Madrid remain four points adrift of league leaders Barcelona following their triumph in a five-goal thriller against Atletico Madrid.Vinicius Jr netted twice, including the decisive strike 18 minutes from time following Alexander-Arnold's pass, to overcome Diego Simeone's side, though they were forced to defend late on with a numerical disadvantage after Federico Valverde received a straight red card.