Former England striker Gabby Agbonlahor has told Trent Alexander-Arnold that he should consider retiring from international duty until Gareth Southgate is replaced as manager.
The Liverpool right-back did not get a single minute for his country during the international break and was dropped from the squad entirely for Monday night’s clash with Germany.
The 23-year-old’s place on the plane to Qatar is under major threat as the Liverpool right-back is the fourth option in Gareth Southgate’s plans, with Reece James, Kieran Trippier and Kyle Walker ahead of the Liverpool star. the Reds.
Since the Germany clash, Southgate has stated that he believes Trippier’s all-round game is ahead of Alexander-Arnold’s, with the England boss saying via talkSPORT:
“The other night, we didn’t need the left tailgate. Against Germany, we did it because of the way we went with the team, so we needed Chilly. [Ben Chilwell] on the bench and we had Kieran who, at the moment, I feel like his whole game is ahead [of Alexander-Arnold].”
Agbonlahor has now suggested such comments should be seen as an “insult” to Alexander-Arnold and urged him to question his international future under Southgate.
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What did Agbonlahor say about the Liverpool star’s future with England?
“If I were Trent, I would retire from international duty if I don’t make the World Cup squad,” Agbonlahor told talkSPORT.
“I would retire until a new manager took charge of England.
“What is the point of leaving in these international breaks? You can stay with your club, rest and prepare for Liverpool.
“For Southgate to come out and say that Trippier is so much better than Trent, I think that’s an insult.
“I like Trippier, but Trent is a better player in all aspects. Walker and James are better than Trent, but don’t say Trippier.
“Come on. The joke is on Gareth.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if he retired because we’ve seen players in the past retire because they weren’t playing for England.
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At 23, Alexander-Arnold is highly unlikely to give up his career in England, especially if Southgate is not likely to be there after the World Cup.
Missing out on the tournament in Qatar will certainly hurt the Liverpool right-back as there isn’t much chance of playing in World Cups over the course of a player’s career, but it shouldn’t stop this talented star from playing in future tournaments.
