Trent Alexander-Arnold Risks Losing England Spot to Former Liverpool Teammate
Trent Alexander-Arnold hopes to force his way back into England’s squad for two Wembley friendlies. He has returned to fitness and is playing for Real Madrid again.
Squad announcement and schedule
Manager Thomas Tuchel will name his squad on Friday. The friendlies are set for the 27th and March 31st.
Tuchel’s deputy Anthony Barry is also involved in selection discussions. Neither attended recent Real Madrid matches.
Right-back competition
Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah looks likely to be selected. He made his England debut in November against Albania and played the full match.
Tuchel suggested Quansah was marginally ahead of Alexander-Arnold after that appearance. The defender offers positional versatility across the back line.
Other contenders
- Reece James remains a clear favourite but is recovering from a hamstring setback.
- Newcastle’s Tino Livramento provides another option at right-back.
- Djed Spence has struggled for consistent form at Tottenham.
Alexander-Arnold’s present situation
Alexander-Arnold has not played for England since June 2025. Injuries and an uneven run at Madrid have clouded his prospects.
He faces pressure to reclaim his place. Trent Alexander-Arnold risks losing his England spot to a former Liverpool teammate.
Squad logistics and wide concerns
Tuchel plans to contact around 55 players about their prospects. He may name an expanded group to cover potential problems.
Jude Bellingham missed action with a hamstring issue. Real Madrid later confirmed he returned to first-team training.
Left-back and midfield questions
Lewis Hall and Nico O’Reilly are under consideration for left-back. Luke Shaw’s recent displays have also put him in the mix.
Arsenal worry about Declan Rice’s workload ahead of the fixtures. Managers are monitoring player minutes closely.
Other notable availability notes
Everton manager David Moyes continues to back James Garner. Newcastle forward Harvey Barnes declined Scotland duty, suggesting he awaits an England call.
Marcus Rashford remained unused on the bench during Barcelona’s 7-2 win over Newcastle. Trevoh Chalobah was stretchered off in Chelsea’s loss to PSG.
Liam Rosenior expressed cautious optimism about Chalobah’s injury after the match. Tuchel and staff will assess fitness before finalising selections.
Filmogaz.com will follow squad developments and report updates as they emerge.
