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Tuchel had 'difficult' phone call with TAA over England axe

Thomas Tuchel had a "difficult" phone call with Trent Alexander-Arnold to inform the defender of the England axe with the Three Lions boss keen to make squad "more spicy". The German manager confirmed that the Real Madrid right-back, once considered an automatic pick, was dropped after falling behind Reece James and rising star Tino Livramento in the pecking order.

England squad announcement: TAA DROPPED by Tuchel

Trent Alexander-Arnold has been dropped by England boss Thomas Tuchel for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers but the likes of Adam Wharton and Djed Spence have earned a call-up. The Three Lions face Andorra at Villa Park on September 6 before travelling to Serbia on September 9, and Tuchel has taken a brave call by omitting the star right-back.

Is Trent really going to be a bench-warmer for Real Madrid?

The right-back has been ridiculed for a lack of playing time for Los Blancos, but he might just have to get used to rotation under his new manager

Boo him! Liverpool fans react as Trent booked for Anfield return

Fans have vowed to make Trent Alexander-Arnold's return 'the most uncomfortable 90 minutes of his life' after Real Madrid were drawn with Liverpool.

Trent & the UCL draw's biggest winners and losers

Whether he's on the pitch or the bench, the Scouser is set for a hostile reception at Anfield, while the champions have been dealt a bad hand

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Revealed: Real’s response to shock Trent transfer talk

Real Madrid’s response to the shock transfer talk being generated by ex-Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has been revealed.

Mbappe, Ten Hag and Europe's biggest winners & losers

The Frenchman is fit and firing again for Los Blancos, while the former Manchester United boss has made a poor start to his new job

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Alexander-Arnold benched for Real Madrid's trip to Oviedo

Xabi Alonso surprisingly omitted new signing Trent Alexander-Arnold from Real Madrid's starting lineup against Real Oviedo in their second La Liga match of the new season as veteran Spanish full-back Dani Carvajal returned to the lineup. Another new signing, Franco Mastantuono was handed his first start, while Rodrygo was slotted into the attack, despite reported transfer interest from Manchester City.

Move Trent! The changes Alonso must make to improve Madrid

Los Blancos may have won their first game of the season but the new coach has an awful lot of work to do at the Santiago Bernabeu

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Madrid season preview: Alonso faces daunting task with Real

Los Blancos have invested heavily following last season's disappointment, but it remains to be seen whether they have done enough

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Macca gave advice about Madrid move to Alexander-Arnold

McManaman discussed Alexander-Arnold's blockbuster move, believes the right back will have to fight for his place in Spain's capital

Trent, Kane & 30 Brits Abroad to watch in the new season

Stars of the England, Scotland and Wales national sides are gearing up for another campaign overseas after plenty of success last term

Chelsea star James told he's 'worth £150m' & 'better than Alexander-Arnold'

Reece James has been told that he is "worth £150m" and "better than Trent Alexander-Arnold" as the Chelsea captain bids to overcome his persistent injury woes. James has endured a tumultuous three-year spell plagued by recurring muscle and knee problems, resulting in sporadic availability. His 19 Premier League appearances for Chelsea last season marked his highest total since the 2021–22 campaign.