![]() That decision was a little bit more of a surprise but maybe there’s more to come." "White is a great player and he's been part of that wonderful run that they’ve been on. "I don’t know what has happened, but he’s had a fantastic season for Arsenal. "It is a strange one," added Thompson, who was capped 42 times for England. The former Brighton ace has racked up 36 appearances in all competitions, scoring one goal, and Thompson reckons the 25-year-old has been hard done by. Phil Thompson says he isn't surprised that both Trent Alexander-Arnold (L) and Ben White (R) have been omitted from Gareth Southgate's England squad Will Alexander-Arnold ever be England's first-choice right back? Let us know what you think in the comments section below. However, with Arsenal eyeing Premier League glory this term, White has played a key role in Mikel Arteta's title-chasing side. Trent hasn't been great since the World Cup - his absence wasn't a big shock really." "James had returned back from a long-term injury and Trippier is coming back into a bit of form. "Reece James was fit, along with Kieran Trippier. "I’m not really surprised about Trent being omitted from the squad," said Thompson. READ MORE: Jamie Carragher's belief Alexander-Arnold 'may not be right for Liverpool' splits fans Both defenders had been in the World Cup squad that travelled to Qatar this winter.īut Alexander-Arnold was a peripheral figure and White left the Three Lions camp early for personal reasons, and Thompson has warned that fierce competition for a starting spot on the right of England's defence won't go away. The Liverpool and Arsenal stars were not selected for Three Lions duty to face Italy and Ukraine in the Euro qualifiers. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ben White will have to battle if they want England caps, says Phil Thompson.
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