Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterWith less than a month until the deadline for naming his World Cup squad, England boss Thomas Tuchel faces the usual number of selection headaches that any Three Lions boss has to juggle on the eve of a major tournament.The German took a look at 37 players during the March friendlies, meaning that the names who werent called up were arguably more noteworthy than those that were.Among the major absentees was Real Madrids Trent Alexander-Arnold, who has won 34 Three Lions caps since his international debut in 2018. You may like Gary Lineker suggests "personal" reasons behind Trent Alexander-Arnold's England snub Shots fired by ex-Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold after England squad snub Do you pick on form or experience? The Golden Generation always seemed to be selected on their experience and that didnt work out Micah Richards on Thomas Tuchels big challenge Stephen Warnock on Alexander-Arnolds World Cup chancesTuchel must first hand over a provisional list of 55 players to FIFA by May 11, before submitting his final 26-man squad by May 30.Alexander-Arnold, who is coming to end of his first season in Madrid following his switch from Liverpool last summer, hasnt gone to any of the four major international tournaments since his 2018 debut as the teams first-choice right-back.Get VIP England tickets HERE with Seat Unique!England games are a rite of passage for any match-going fan and unsurprisingly, hospitality tickets for the national side are amongst the very best in the country with pre-match lounge access, premium padded seats, quality dining and complimentary drinks. Matchday programmes and souvenirs are included, while the views are outstanding. You won't want to miss this.View DealWith the 27-year-old seemingly on the outside looking in, eyebrows have been raised over the omission of a player of his quality, and one that has the ability to shape games from deep.Among those cheerleading the Liverpool academy graduates case is another former Reds full-back, Stephen Warnock, who believes the debate around Alexander-Arnold has been framed too narrowly.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.People look at Trent defensively and think that hes not as good as others, Warnock explains to FourFourTwo.Famed for his passing range and ability to unlock defences, Alexander-Arnold brings different qualities to the side, Warnock believes.Id pick him every day of the week because of what he gives you going forward, the way he can change a game.Warnock, who won two England caps and as part of the 2010 World Cup squad where he served as Ashley Coles deputy at left-back, does however admit that Alexander-Arnolds attacking play does come with a risk.But defensively, maybe theres been a lack of trust, he concedes.TOPICSEnglandWorld Cup 2026Joe MewisSocial Links NavigationFor more than a decade, Joe Mewis has worked in football journalism as a reporter and editor. Mewis has had stints at Mirror Football and LeedsLive among others and worked at FourFourTwo throughout Euro 2024, reporting on the tournament. In addition to his journalist work, Mewis is also the author of four football history books that include times on Leeds United and the England national team. Now working as a digital marketing coordinator at Harrogate Town, too, Mewis counts some of his best career moments as being in the iconic Spygate press conference under Marcelo Bielsa and seeing his beloved Leeds lift the Championship trophy during lockdown.With contributions fromChris FlanaganSenior Staff Writer
