Trent Alexander-Arnold impressed for England towards Finland. (Picture by Justin Setterfield/Getty Photographs)
Trent Alexander-Arnold loved a powerful efficiency for England towards Finland on Sunday, however his evening could have gotten somewhat sweeter after touchdown £500 from teammate Jack Grealish.
The Liverpool defender lined up in an unfamiliar left-back function for the Three Lions as they regarded to make amends for his or her stunning 2-1 defeat at residence to Greece in midweek.
England did simply that, profitable 3-1 in Helsinki, with Alexander-Arnold instrumental in England taking a 2-0 lead.
First, the 26-year-old performed a precision line-breaking go to seek out Angel Gomes on the sting of the Finland field, with the Lille man feeding Grealish for a one-on-one end.
Then, within the 74th minute with Finland piling on the strain, Alexander-Arnold unleashed a surprising free-kick to beat Lukas Hradecky and successfully settle the tie.
Netting a free-kick in your nation is trigger sufficient for celebration, but it surely’s little surprise Alexander-Arnold regarded so proud of Grealish’s post-match revelation.
“I joked to Trent [Alexander-Arnold] earlier than the free-kick ‘rating this I offers you 500 quid’ and he slapped it in prime bin,” mentioned Grealish (through BBC Sport).
Lee Carsley praises ‘high quality’ Trent Alexander-Arnold
Alexander-Arnold as soon as once more got here beneath hearth from Roy Keane for his defensive efficiency in Helsinki.
Nevertheless, he did greater than sufficient to please interim boss Lee Carsley, who praised Trent’s efficiency in an unfamiliar place.
“Trent’s high quality speaks for itself. I don”t see it that I’ve discovered a spot for him, he’s greater than earnt his place,” Carsley mentioned after the match (through Sky Sports activities).
“We do get slowed down with left again or proper again and what his finest place is however as lengthy he’s in efficient positions, it’s nice to have him.”
England have two extra video games left of their Uefa Nations League group marketing campaign, beginning with their must-win conflict towards Greece subsequent month earlier than internet hosting the Republic of Eire at Wembley.
Prime photograph by Justin Setterfield/Getty Photographs
