Alexander-Arnold can prove Rooney wrong on England's centre stage | Jonathan Liew

Doubts have been raised about Liverpool star's defensive prowess but his ability could make difference at Euro 2024 This past week, Wayne Rooney declared that he "wouldn't have Trent Alexander-Arnold anywhere near the middle of the pitch". Which feels just a touch proscriptive, especially when you consider that - given the relatively modest distances involved - pretty much everywhere on a football pitch could be described as "near the middle of the pitch". Presumably Alexander-Arnold's role in a...