BREAKING: Thomas Tuchel reveals reason behind brutal Trent Alexander-Arnold England snub
Thomas Tuchel has revealed that Trent Alexander-Arnold hasn't been included in the latest England squad due to a "sporting decision".
Alexander-Arnold, 27, endured a difficult start to life at Real Madrid following his £10million move from Liverpool last summer, but his form has improved in recent weeks. Indeed, he has started in seven of Real's last 10 matches across all competitions and produced an impressive performance in Tuesday's Champions League Round of 16 second leg win against Manchester City.
However, Tuchel has chosen against including Alexander-Arnold in his 35-man England squad for March's international friendlies against Uruguay and Japan.
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Explaining the decision to leave Alexander-Arnold out, Tuchel said he already has a clear idea about what he can bring to the camp and has therefore picked other players.
In a press conference at Wembley Stadium on Friday morning, Tuchel said: "No. I know that it's a tough decision for Trent, as it is for Ollie Watkins and Luke Shaw. These tough decisions come with the job.
"It's a sporting decision that we stick with Jarell Quansah, Tino Livramento and Djed Spence who can play for us at right-back. It is a decision for Dom Solanke and Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who I don't know as well as Ollie Watkins. I feel I have a very clear picture of what Ollie can give us, so I want to have a look at two other players.
"I know it's a tough one, I know it's a big name. He's a huge talent with a big career, but I feel I know what Trent can give us and decided to stick to the players that we have had in camp."
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