Thomas Tuchel omitted Trent Alexander-Arnold from the latest England squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers, preferring Reece James and Tino Livramento at full-back. Jack Grealish was also not selected despite a strong loan start at Everton, with Marcus Rashford and Eberechi Eze chosen for competition in his position. Tottenham's Djed Spence received his first England call, and Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson earned a first call-up. Marcus Rashford, Adam Wharton, Jarrod Bowen and Jordan Henderson were recalled. Alexander-Arnold has struggled for minutes at Real Madrid, increasing competition for both club and country places.
We decided for a tighter, more competitive squad. There is no doubt I am a big fan of Trent and Jack Grealish. Big players and big personalities are always in the mix. I know both are desperate, but in this camp we decided for Reece James and [Tino] Livramento in Trent's position. And in Jack's position, Marcus Rashford and Eberechi Eze, simply for competition. The competition is up.
Alexander-Arnold, who has 34 caps for his country, was left out of Tuchel's squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia later this month. Tuchel opted for Chelsea captain Reece James and Newcastle's Tino Livramento at full-back, while Tottenham's Djed Spence was also picked for his country for the first time. Alexander-Arnold faces a battle for both club and country, having also been left on the bench for Real Madrid's 3-0 win over Real Ovideo in LaLiga last Sunday.
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