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Steve McManaman hails 'spectacular' goal from Trent Alexander-Arnold after right-back gave Liverpool the lead against Rangers with excellent free-kick

Steve McManaman was full of praise for Trent Alexander-Arnold after the defender put Liverpool in front against Rangers in the Champions League with a fantastic free-kick.

The right-back put Liverpool in the ascendancy in the seventh minute with an effort that went into the top corner.

Commentating on BT Sport, former Liverpool player McManaman said: 'It's a spectacular goal. It had to be precise and have enough power to beat a goalkeeper of Allan McGregor's calibre. Right in the top corner.'

Steve McManaman praised Trent Alexander-Arnold for his 'superb' free-kick against Rangers

Alexander-Arnold has received much criticism recently for his defending and didn't play a single minute for England during the recent international break, but he demonstrated that his threat from set-pieces remains intact.