Mark Lawrenson says Liverpool have an ‘absolutely top-class’ talent in their ranks

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Liverpool icon Mark Lawrenson has waxed lyrical about Reds ace Trent Alexander-Arnold following his Champions League midweek display.

Lawrenson also believes the Anfield academy graduate deserves to be first-choice for England at right-back.

Alexander-Arnold has been named in Gareth Southgate’s latest squad for the Three Lions’ final World Cup qualifiers.

The 23-year-old missed out on the October fixtures through injuries.

However, Alexander-Arnold’s spot in the England starting XI isn’t assured given the tough competition at right-back.

The Liverpool star provided a timely reminder of his credentials against Atletico Madrid, setting up both of his side’s goals.

“If anyone needs convincing that Trent Alexander-Arnold should be England’s first-choice right-back, his performance against Atletico Madrid is a good place to start,” Lawrenson wrote on BBC Sport.

“I am not one of those who needs reminding of how good Trent is, but he still produces moments like his cross for Liverpool’s first goal in their win on Wednesday that just make you go ‘wow’.

“That kind of quality is what makes him a very special player indeed – and for me he is the best of a very good bunch that England have in his position.

“It’s a close call between him and Chelsea’s Reece James but, as good as James is going forward, he just does not have the same absolutely top-class delivery that Trent does. That’s what counts for me.”

England host Albania on Friday 12 November before heading to San Marino three days later.