Tuchel recalls Alexander-Arnold with defensive demand

A surprise England recall comes with a blunt warning: tighten up at the back or risk the World Cup.

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What happened. Thomas Tuchel has handed Trent Alexander-Arnold a surprise England recall for the upcoming Nations League matches. Tuchel told the Real Madrid right-back he must bring defensive solidity to the squad.

• Tuchel had selected Alexander-Arnold only once before, for June games against Andorra and Senegal.
• Scott, Hall, Lewis-Skelly and Calvert-Lewin were also selected.
• Tuchel previously warned Alexander-Arnold to focus on defending or risk undermining the World Cup campaign.

Alexander-Arnold must prove his defensive worth in the Nations League to keep his England place.

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