Football NewsThe GuardianUnverified source· 18 Sept 2026
Alexander-Arnold's England recall lacks clear evidence
Tuchel backs Trent's return, but sparse minutes at Real Madrid leave form an open question.
T. Alexander-Arnold
player
Player
Trent Alexander-Arnold
Club
Real Madrid
Position
Right-back
England status
Recalled to squad
League starts
Two
What happened. Thomas Tuchel recalled Trent Alexander-Arnold to the England squad and promised to play him in his natural right-sided role. Alexander-Arnold has made just two unremarkable league starts for Real Madrid this season, leaving his form hard to judge.
- Tuchel said Alexander-Arnold had enjoyed a good start to the season.
- He started in midfield against Inter at the Santiago Bernabéu.
- He was left out of England's World Cup squad in the summer.
“Thomas Tuchel said Trent Alexander Arnold had enjoyed a good start to the season”
— Thomas Tuchel
England will assess Alexander-Arnold's form in the upcoming international fixtures.
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