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AS debate rages over Trent Alexander-Arnold’s England axing, one thing is certain in my mind — Harry Kane will want the Liverpool man at the Euros.Any centre-forward in the world would relish the trademark delivery Alexander-Arnold produced in Liverpool’s 3-0 win at Arsenal last weekend.
Trent Alexander-Arnold is too good in an attacking sense to not earn an England recall for the Euros, says Troy DeeneyCredit: PA
Out-and-out strikers like Harry Kane relish the service from the like of overlapping right-back Trent Alexander-ArnoldCredit: Andy Hooper-The Daily Mail
And any centre-forward would hope for a team-mate with Trent’s dead-ball ability at set-pieces.
When Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate left Trent out of his squad for last month’s World Cup qualifiers there was huge shock about it, especially as that was the last England party before the 23 is named for this summer’s tournament.
Many believe Trent will not be going to the Euros now — but I still think he will make the cut.
It is fair to say his performance at the Emirates last Saturday was at a far higher level than many he has produced this season and the same can be said of many in the Kop team.
But that cross  for Diogo Jota’s opening goal was picture perfect, it was world-class and it was  a forward’s dream.
The 22-year-old  whipped it in at pace,  with absolute accuracy, splitting the two centre-backs and all Jota had to do was guide his header home.
You freeze the action there, and there isn’t a single defender doing anything wrong — every Arsenal player is doing their job.
The goal was almost unstoppable.
Uncapped Aaron Wan-Bissaka is the best defensive right-back available so should be in the England squad to man-mark special talentsCredit: Getty
Southgate has a wealth of options at right-back but there is no other full-back in England — and few in the world ­— who could make that cross.
Of course there are also doubts about Trent’s defensive abilities and he did make a poor error on Tuesday, leading to Real Madrid’s second goal in the Champions League quarter-final.
There are pros and cons about all of England’s right-backs.
Manchester City man Kyle Walker, 30, has rapid pace and is world-class at recovery runs but has also made occasional errors.
Although Southgate has suggested he will name only two right-backs in his Euros squad, I’d take Walker, Alexander-Arnold and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, 23, which would be very harsh on both Kieran Trippier and Reece James.
Wan-Bissaka is our best defensive right-back and I find it staggering that he has never been capped by England.
It’s remarkable that a £50million Manchester United regular can’t get close to the England squad.

But I’d like the option of Wan- Bissaka doing a man-marking job on a top-class winger such Antoine Griezmann or Leroy Sane at the Euros, because he is such a brilliant defender.
It seems as though Southgate is more likely to play a flat back-four as his plan A at the Euros and that he doesn’t fancy the Anfield right-back in that formation.
 If and when he plays a back five, Walker could move to right centre-back and Trent at wing-back.
I like that idea, especially against the better teams and I am convinced Kane will like it too. If Jurgen Klopp’s side finish the season strongly, and Trent plays well, I still think he will make it.
Remember, this is a player who played a pivotal role in Liverpool’s Champions League and Premier League triumphs.
And even if his form has been more bumpy this season, England cannot afford to leave out someone of that quality.
I respect the fact that Southgate makes strong decisions and knows his own mind.
If Liverpool recapture their old momentum, then I believe it will carry Trent to the Euros, where he will lay them on a plate for skipper Kane.
The 50-year-old phased out Wayne Rooney at the start of his England reign and Chris Smalling was completely frozen out a little later on.
But Trent will be back — this one is not an irreversible judgment from the England boss.
Today’s home match against Aston Villa is a fixture Liverpool will have been targeting.
They have lost six in a row at home, but haven’t played at Anfield in more than a month, and facing Villa without Jack Grealish looks a great chance to end that horrible run of form.
The Reds will probably tell you they are not out for ‘revenge’ after their extraordinary 7-2 hammering at Villa Park back in October — but they will be.
There will have been a huge embarrassment — and shock factor — about that result and they will be desperate to make amends.

If Liverpool can score two or three in the first half, Klopp will not ease up, and his team will want to score eight.
When the champions are in full flow, their full-backs — Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson — are always to the fore.
And if they can recapture their old momentum, then I believe it will carry Trent to the Euros, where he will be laying them on a plate for international skipper Kane.
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WHEN I look at West Ham I see a team who collectively feel they have a point to prove.In previous seasons, it seemed some players felt the club should be privileged that they were there.
West Ham are flying high in the Premier League this season and on course for a European spotCredit: Rex
Jesse Lingard has been sensational since joining on loan from Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
But now they have a squad and a manager who feel proud to be at a club instead of using it as a stepping stone.
You have got Jarrod Bowen and Said Benrahma trying to prove their worth in the Premier League, as well as Craig Dawson trying to show he can still cut it.
Then Jesse Lingard who is showing his class after being given the opportunity after joining from Manchester United on loan.
On top of all that you have David Moyes managing them.
Who after a great career at Everton, was suffering from his experience of trying to succeed Alex Ferguson at United.
There is a mentality at the club which is shining through every game.And Moyes has got them playing to their strengths.
In the 30 games they have played this season, they have had less possession in 26.
They have become defensively solid and patient on the counter attack as we saw against Wolves last week.
And this has helped them both at home and away.
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David Moyes has got West Ham playing to their strengths and the results are brilliantCredit: Rex
Only Man City have won more points at home this season than West Ham, which is quite an achievement when you look back at the effect the stadium move was having on them.
With no fans, they have been able to sit deep with no pressure which is also a great blueprint away from home.
They have conceded 37 so far which compared to the 62 last season, shows they have a solid defensive structure which allows them to master the counter attack.
Declan Rice would be missed in any Premier League side, he is an exceptional talent.
But in Mark Noble they have a club legend whose experience will be worth so much on the pitch for them.

Nobody expected them to challenge for the top four but you have to say now it is in their hands to finish there.
As with their sequence of games compared to their rivals, they are in the driving seat.
And the lack of pressure upon their shoulders puts them in a really good place.
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