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'He has deficiencies in defending... but what he gives going forward far outweighs that': Graeme Souness urges Gareth Southgate to find a place for Trent Alexander-Arnold at the World Cup after the Liverpool star was left out of England's side vs Germany

Gareth Southgate must include Trent Alexander-Arnold in his World Cup squad because of the attacking qualities he can provide for England, insists Graeme Souness.

Alexander-Arnold's chances of featuring at the Qatar showpiece later this year look increasingly slim after the Liverpool right-back failed to make it into Southgate's matchday squad for their Nations League fixture against Germany on Monday night.

He also failed to make it off the bench in Friday's 1-0 defeat away at Italy, very much suggesting the Three Lions boss does not have him in his thinking right now.