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'It's a little word to Gareth to say 'put me in that squad': Darren Bent hails Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold after his 'quality' strike in dying moments against Aston Villa under the watchful eye of England boss Southgate

Darren Bent has stated Trent Alexander-Arnold delivered a 'little word' to England manager Gareth Southgate after his superb late winner against Aston Villa.

The Reds right-back curled in a 91st-minute strike from the edge of the box to secure all three points against Dean Smith's side after Mo Salah cancelled out Ollie Watkins' opener.

Alexander-Arnold has struggled with inconsistent form this season and was dropped from Southgate's most recent national squad.

Trent Alexander-Arnold (right) curled in a superbly hit winner for Liverpool in the 91st minute
The strike from the right-back secured all three points from Aston Villa at Anfield on Saturday

But former England striker Bent believes his goal will come as a timely reminder of his talents to Southgate, who was watching at Anfield.