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Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold praises Chelsea’s Reece James
Speaking to the Evening Standard, Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has expressed his admiration for Chelsea’s youngster Reece James and feels it will be up to both of them to secure the right-back spot for England.
Reece James made his international debut for the England team in October this year after taking part in England’s 3-0 friendly win over Wales. After a cameo against Belgium in the UEFA Nations League, the Chelsea youth started against Denmark.
Despite being sent off against the Danes in a 1-0 loss, the Englishman impressed Gareth Southgate enough to give him the full 90 minutes in England’s 3-0 win against Ireland in an international friendly earlier this season. month.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has recognized the strides James has made to establish himself as Chelsea’s first-choice right-back this season.
“I remember he was always good for Chelsea youth teams, I remember seeing him at the Youth Cup. Chelsea are probably the most difficult team to enter as a local and as a young English player. For him, being able to do that is a statement in itself. “
Trent praised James’s abilities and said he considers the 20-year-old to be a complete right back and that he will improve even more with age.
“He has shown since he arrived over the last year or so that he is a good player, a solid defense and a good advance. He’s a complete right-back and he’s probably among the best in the league. He is still young and has a lot to learn, but in terms of his talent and potential, he is a very good player ”.
When asked if he was surprised by the appointment of five right-backs to Gareth Southgate’s most recent England squad, Trent said the competition for the right-back spot would come down to just him and James.
“I’d say more for Reece James and I to be more direct right-backs, I’d say… In the lineup we’re currently playing, right-backs would probably be him and me, knowing that Kyle Walker can play right-back and Tripps sometimes plays full-back. left, so I think with the versatility we have, the four of us can play in different positions quite comfortably.
The Chelsea right-back has appeared in 11 games this season and has established himself as the first-choice right-back at Stamford Bridge.
The young right-back will be ready to start against Tottenham Hotspur in the weekend’s clash at Stamford Bridge, where a win could see Chelsea overtake Spurs and Liverpool to the top of the league standings.
