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England doubters told Trent is ‘not a really poor defender’

Trent Alexander-Arnold is “not a really poor defender”, fellow Merseyside native and ex-England B international Alan Stubbs has told GOAL, with the Real Madrid right-back’s critics being accused of ignoring obvious “strengths”. The former Liverpool defender has been welcomed back from the international wilderness, but is yet to convince everybody of his worth.

Out for two months: injury strikes "the complete player" in England

He earned high praise from Tuchel

Croatia v England - UEFA Nations League 2026/27 Group A3 MD3

Huge blow for England and Bournemouth as Scott ruled out for two months

Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has been ruled out for up to eight weeks after suffering a thigh injury on international duty. Arsenal defender Ezri Konsa has also withdrawn from the England squad to return to his club for treatment.

England vs Czech Republic UEFA Nations League preview

Comprehensive match preview of England vs Czech Republic (Czechia) in the UEFA Nations League. We break down Matchday 3 results, recent form, and key storylines ahead of this Tuesday night Group C clash at Wembley Stadium.

Thomas Tuchel Harry Maguire Jarrad Branthwaite England 2026

‘Tuchel got it wrong’ - England get centre-half selection advice

Thomas Tuchel “got it wrong” with his centre-half selections at the 2026 World Cup and is yet to resolve that issue, Alan Stubbs has told GOAL, with the England manager being advised to bump Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite up the pecking order. The Toffees defender has been largely restricted to bench duty during the latest window of international fixtures.