‘Just unbelievable’…Tim Sherwood says he really likes 25-year-old Liverpool player right now

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Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold played in the midfield last night for England and Tim Sherwood has lauded his performance.

‘Trent’ was given a starting role in a midfield three by Gareth Southgate and against a poor Malta side, was able to showcase his passing throughout the game.

A lot has been made of Alexander-Arnold’s ability in midfield and Jurgen Klopp has used him there this season, albeit he tends to drift into midfield from right-back.

However, speaking on Sky Sports today, Tim Sherwood has said he’d be more than happy to see Alexander-Arnold in England’s first-choice midfield come the Euros.

Tim Sherwood loves Trent Alexander-Arnold

Speaking on Soccer Saturday, Sherwood admitted he picks Phil Foden in his starting XI but would be more than happy with Trent as well.

“I’m happy to have him in there. I had Phil Foden because I think he has to be in the team somewhere. But I’m happy to have Trent in there, they’re completely different players,” Sherwood said.

“Phil will drive through the lines. I just think that Trent will just find a pass. I mean his range of passing is just unbelievable. If you’re Harry Kane when Trent gets the ball you’re moving, he’ll find you. He gives us a set-piece option as well. I really like him, I really do but he’s only played one game there for England.”

Alexander-Arnold seems to be maturing as the time ticks by and after looking like he’d not be part of Southgate’s thinking at one point, he now looks a certainty to be included.

Of course, there are arguments to be had for his inclusion and exclusion. Purely as a right-back, England have options galore such as Reece James and Kieran Trippier.

However, on current form and if he can continue to shine for Liverpool, then Alexander-Arnold will be included. And rightly so.