Now Gary Lineker takes aim at Gareth Southgate for 'hanging Trent Alexander-Arnold out to dry', as he's set to be the only England player AXED for today's final group game over failed 'experiment'
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Gary Lineker has taken aim at Gareth Southgate for 'hanging Trent Alexander-Arnold out to dry', with the BBC Match of the Day host offering his sympathies to the Liverpool star over his 'experiment' in midfield.
Southgate has opted to deploy the Reds defender in an advanced position alongside Declan Rice in both of England's opening two Euro 2024 matches - a tactical ploy that has attracted much criticism.
While Alexander-Arnold was statistically England's most creative midfielder during their 1-1 draw against Denmark, the 25-year-old's midfield experiment has drawn much scrutiny, with Roy Keane claiming the Liverpool defender is 'not up to playing in midfield'.
While the Three Lions have already qualified for the knockout stages, reports from The Athletic claim that Alexander-Arnold 'could now be dropped for Conor Gallagher' for England's final group-stage clash against Slovenia on Tuesday.
‘I do feel a bit for Trent Alexander-Arnold,’ the BBC Match of the Day pundit said on BBC's Euros Extra show on Monday.
Gary Lineker (pictured) has claimed Gareth Southgate has 'hung Trent Alexander-Arnold out to dry'
The England boss (left) has opted to play the Liverpool star (right) in midfield during England's opening Euro 2024 fixtures
Southgate (centre) is set to drop Alexander-Arnold for Conor Gallagher during Tuesday night's game vs Slovenia
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‘It’s very hard to play in a new position even when a team’s playing well.
‘But when a team’s struggling and a team’s disjointed and not together and not getting up the pitch it becomes very difficult.
‘I do feel for him because he’s an unbelievably talented player.'
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