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Southgate backs Trippier over Alexander-Arnold
England boss Gareth Southgate claimed that Kieran Trippier currently has a better “all-round game” than Trent Alexander-Arnold after leaving the Liverpool defender out against Germany.
Alexander-Arnold, 23, did not make an appearance for the Three Lions in the recent Nations League clashes as he struggles to translate his club form onto the international stage.
Southgate has a catalogue of options at right-back and tends to favour Reece James, Kyle Walker and Trippier over the Champions League and Premier League winner.
Alexander-Arnold has only made 17 caps for the Three Lions since making his debut in 2018 and has appeared just once for his country in 2022.
Southgate was questioned on his decision to leave Liverpool’s No66 out of the squad on Monday night and admitted he had a conversation with the player.
He said: “Firstly, I didn’t want any player to sit in the stand for two matches so I think the way we manage a group of people has been a big strength for us in the tournaments and we need to do that.
“The other night, we didn’t need the left-back cover. Against Germany we did 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 his all-round game is ahead (of Alexander-Arnold).
“I’ve had long conversations with all of them, been very clear with them about where they stand, what they need to improve upon, what they’re doing well so they’re very clear on where they sit.”
Richarlison says racist abuse will continue
Tottenham and Brazil forward Richarlison believes racism will continue unless punishment is ramped up across the globe.
The 25-year-old was targeted during Brazil’s win over Tunisia last night, with a Banana being thrown at him as he celebrated his goal at the Parc des Princes.
Richarlison took to Twitter to express his anger at the situation, with the former Everton man receiving lots of support from players and clubs.
He said: “As long as they stay, ‘Blah blah blah’ and don’t punish, it’s going to continue like this, happening every day and everywhere. No time bro!”
The national team had posed for photographs before the game with an anti-racism message reading: “Without our black players, we wouldn’t have stars on our shirts.”
After the game, the Brazilian Football Federation issued a statement condemning the abuse, with president Endnaldo Rodrigues also expressing his frustration.
He said: “Once again, I come publicly to express my rejection. This time I saw it with my own eyes. This shocks us. We must always remember that we are all the same, regardless of colour, race or religion.
“The fight against racism is not a cause, but a fundamental [battle for] change to wipe this type of crime from the planet. I insist on saying that the punishments need to be more severe.”
