The first is that these are the final two England games before Tuchel names his squad for the World Cup at the end of May. “I know it’s a tough one (for Trent), I know it’s a big name, it’s a huge talent and a big career,” Tuchel said. It used to be the case that Alexander-Arnold could not get a look-in for the England squad because of the competition at his position. AdvertisementThe reality is that Alexander-Arnold has barely featured for Tuchel since he took over at the start of 2025. In his decision not to recall Alexander-Arnold, and his likely absence from the 2026 World Cup, Tuchel has made that point very clear.

Source: International New York Times March 21, 2026 13:58 UTC