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'Something Personal' - Trent Alexander-Arnold 'Insulted' as Tuchel Claim Made
Tuchel named a 35-man squad for March friendlies, recalling Ben White despite limited playtime and omitting Trent Alexander-Arnold amid strong full-back competition.
- England manager Thomas Tuchel named an expanded 35-man squad for March friendlies against Uruguay and Japan, insisting the international break represents the "last chance" for players to book tournament spots while omitting Real Madrid star Trent Alexander-Arnold.
- Tuchel's selection places Alexander-Arnold behind Reece James, Tino Livramento, Jarell Quansah, and Ben White in the right-back pecking order; the former Liverpool defender last represented the Three Lions in June 2025, 15 months ago.
- On The Rest is Football podcast, Gary Lineker criticized the exclusion, calling it "really insulting" and arguing Alexander-Arnold is in a superior class compared to other options.
- During Friday's 1-1 draw with Uruguay, Ben White faced boos from England fans after being recalled to replace the injured Quansah; former captain Jordan Henderson vowed to support the defender.
- Addressing Alexander-Arnold's "Madrid and nothing more" Instagram post, Tuchel explained he developed a "different game model" based on intensity when the defender was absent; he called the decision "very tough.
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