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Gareth Southgate urged to start Trent Alexander-Arnold in new position for England at Euro 2024 as Paul Scholes also reveals Cole Palmer wish in X-rated message

Paul Scholes has urged Gareth Southgate to play Trent Alexander-Arnold in a new position as he calls for changes to the England team at Euro 2024.

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  • Alexander-Arnold being used in midfield
  • Scholes thinks he should move back
  • Urges Southgate to give youngsters a chance

  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    The Three Lions head coach has been using Alexander-Arnold as a midfield partner for Declan Rice, but has come under fire for not changing things when they aren't working. Scholes believes the solution may be putting the Liverpool defender at left-back (despite the fact he plays on the right at club level), and giving both Manchester United wonderkid Kobbie Mainoo and Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer some minutes on the pitch.

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  • WHAT SCHOLES SAID

    Posting on his Instagram account, United legend Scholes said: "Sunday am thoughts... TAA left-back, Kobbie Mainoo centre-mid, Palmer on the right... would give reasons but too many touchy f*ckers out there."

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  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Alongside Scholes thinking Alexander-Arnold should replace Kieran Trippier in defence, the former England midfielder believes youth is the answer for those not working in their current positions. Palmer enjoyed an incredible debut season with Chelsea while Mainoo broke into the Manchester United starting XI under Erik ten Hag.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR ENGLAND?

    England are back in action on Tuesday evening for their final group-stage game of Euro 2024. It remains to be seen whether Southgate will take the leap and make changes as the Three Lions look to improve upon a poor start.

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