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Liverpool's Alexander-Arnold could take his game to next level and revive England career with move into midfield

Trent Alexander-Arnold has a big week ahead when, once again, the Liverpool defender will find himself as one of the most analysed footballers in the world. Every pass, tackle and run he makes against Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday and against Leeds United at Elland Road next Monday will be dissected and scrutinised to a level that only Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo can empathise with.

But maybe the debate about his skill set for the right-back role is missing the bigger issue.