Eagle-eyed England fans spot huge clue that Southgate is plotting major midfield tactical change vs Ukraine and Scotland

GARETH SOUTHGATE has named his squad for England’s upcoming international games and eagle-eyed fans think they’ve spotted a tactical change.

The Three Lions are facing Ukraine and Scotland during the International break and Southgate seems as if he could be ready to make a big change in midfield.

England fans were quick to notice that Trent Alexander-Arnold was listed as a midfielder in the squad list rather than a defender.

The Liverpool star is normally deployed as a full-back by Reds boss Jurgen Klopp at club level, but it would seem Southgate is considering playing him in the middle of the park instead.

Fans took to social media to point out the clue and give their opinions on the potential tactical change-up.

One said: “He should be a midfielder for Liverpool too. His qualities are all offensive. As RB he is a weak link nowadays.”

Whilst another added: “Trent in midfield is gonna be so good for England.”

A third showed concern over playing Alexander-Arnold in midfield, they wrote: “Trent midfield ain’t gonna work mate, he isn’t built for that.”

The 24-year-old played in central midfield for Southgate’s side in England’s most recent International fixtures against Malta and North Macedonia.

Playing the full 90 minutes in both games he bagged himself a goal as well as registering an assist for Bukayo Saka.

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Alexander-Arnold being named in midfield isn’t the only surprise in Southgate’s squad announcement either.

The waistcoat-donning gaffer has also given Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah his first call-up to the England senior squad.

Nketiah is the England U21s all-time top goalscorer after he surpassed Alan Shearer’s record back in 2020.

Jordan Henderson is also called up to the represent the Three Lions despite his move to Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Ettifaq.

Raheem Sterling on the other hand has been left out of the squad whilst Harry Maguire maintains his place as part of the defensive group.

Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk