By Jamie Spencer Gareth Southgate has risked the wrath of already frustrated England fans by admitting that playing Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield at Euro 2024 is an ‘experiment’, while also claiming he does not have a ‘natural replacement for Kalvin Phillips’. Alexander-Arnold has long been lauded for his ability on the ball and range of passing, utilised in a midfield role by Southgate, who never seemed to fancy the Liverpool defender in his natural right-back position, as far back as 2021. But there was a degree of surprise when he was listed among the midfielders when this summer’s squ…
