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Lee Dixon criticises Trent Alexander-Arnold's body language and says he's 'trying a bit too hard' for England… before hailing the Liverpool star's 'quality' after three late assists in San Marino rout

Trent Alexander-Arnold's place in the England team has long been a thorny subject for both the Liverpool man and Gareth Southgate, but his second-half display against San Marino won over ITV pundit Lee Dixon on a night to remember for the Three Lions.

The emphatic 10-0 triumph over San Marino on Monday night stylishly clinched England's place at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Alexander-Arnold was handed a rare start for England - just his 16th cap - and at first struggled to impress in Dixon's eyes.