The former Liverpool full-back started his first game for the England in almost two years this week
England's Anthony Gordon celebrates scoring their side's first goal with Trent Alexander-Arnold during the UEFA Nations League.
Trent Alexander-Arnold provided an assist for Anthony Gordon on his return to the England lineup.(Image: Bradley Collyer/PA Wire)
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Former Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has shared his delight of his return to action in an England shirt. The full-back made his first appearance for the Three Lions in over a year on Tuesday night.
Just a year after his move from Liverpool to Real Madrid, Alexander-Arnold was a surprise omission from Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for this summer’s World Cup in America. Questions were raised over the decision, with right-back becoming a problem position as the tournament progressed.
The current international break saw the former Red recalled to the squad. He was an unused substitute for Saturday’s loss against Spain, but was named in the starting lineup for Tuesday night’s clash vs Czechia in Prague.
It was his first international start in almost two years, since scoring in a 3-1 Nations League win over Finland in October 2024. Alexander-Arnold repaid Tuchel’s decision to recall him, as he provided an assist for Anthony Gordon’s opening goal that was crucial in England breaking down a stubborn 10-man Czechia early in the second half.
The full-back played the full 90 minutes of the 2-0 win, with Harry Kane getting the second goal.
Taking to Instagram, Alexander-Arnold shared three pictures from the game, including one of him celebrating with Gordon and wrote: “Enjoyed that one! Feels good to be back,” with a football and lion emoji.
Gordon responded in the comments with a red heart and handshake emoji. Jude Bellingham also responded with four fire emojis, while Morgan Rogers posted a ‘top’ emoji.
Jordan Henderson replied with a red heart and clapping hand emoji. Arsenal and England centre-back Ezri Konsa responded with two fire emojis.
Speaking to ITV after the match, Gordon was full of praise for his national teammate and La Liga rival. "I make that run time and time again - like you said, only a set number of players have got that ability, technique and bravery to actually make the mistake trying that pass,” he said.
"So, great credit to Trent. That's why he's so good and I've been dying to play with him for that reason."
Trent Alexander-Arnold produced an impressive assist for Anthony Gordon
Trent Alexander-Arnold produced an impressive assist for Anthony Gordon(Image: Joe Klamar / AFP via Getty Images)
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He added: "He's had his own journey with England, probably should have played - would have liked to have played more than he has, sorry.
"But he's been a great character this camp, I've really enjoyed being around him. He's trained really well, so he's going to be a great addition."
Alexander-Arnold will hope to keep his place in the starting XI when England are back in action again on Saturday as they take on Croatia in Rijeka (5pm kick-off). The Three Lions end the extended international break back at Wembley against Czechia on Tuesday night (7.45pm kick-off).
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