There was Trent Alexander-Arnold showing hell hath no fury like an England full back scorned. Fabinho playing in his rightful position. Diogo Jota with another impactful introduction from the bench.
Just maybe that top-four finish is a possibility, after all.
Naturally the focus was on Alexander-Arnold. After two weeks of everyone else having their say on his omission from Gareth Southgate’s latest England squad, it was his turn to respond.
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And he did, with gusto.