Fans left baffled as Trent Alexander-Arnold appears to have been given stunning new role for England against Malta
ENGLAND fans are in a frenzy of excitement after seeing an official teamsheet suggesting Trent Alexander-Arnold will operate as No10 in Malta tonight.
The Three Lions’ Twitter account seemed to suggest the Liverpool right-wing back will have an outright attacking role in Friday night’s Euro 2024 qualifier.
Boss Gareth Southgate also included Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi and Leicester playmaker James Maddison as his Group C leaders take on the bottom team.
But it’s the tantalising prospect of TTA moving forward that has intrigued supporters – with one calling it “just the right amount of weird”.
Another fan wrote: “Trent Alexander Arnold with the number 10 on his back? This is the content I signed up for – known for his superb crossing ability Group C leaders England.”
A similar view was: “I’m all for Alexander-Arnold wearing number 10 tonight.”
A third posted: “I like how the players in England switch up their numbers”.
And a few supporters were licking their lips at the possibility of Alexander-Arnold supplying the bullets for sole out-and-out striker harry Kane.
One said: “He’s the best passer in England. Deserved.”
it appears Kieran Trippier will be at right-back – leaving fans wondering if TTA will be directly in front of the Newcastle star or indeed directly behind Kane.
Many supporters were disappointed to see Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford on the bench.