Gareth Southgate, the England manager, may be considering changing their formation to a back three against Switzerland for the Euro 2024 quarter-final. According to The Mirror’s chief football writer John Cross, this change could allow Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold to showcase his abilities with the ball.
In the current setup, Alexander-Arnold has struggled to make an impact while playing in midfield. However, Cross believes that he is the best passer and deliverer of the ball in the squad. Moving to a back three formation would provide England with the opportunity to maximize Alexander-Arnold’s strengths.
If Alexander-Arnold does not get the chance to play in this new formation, he may reflect on the tournament as another missed opportunity. He has only featured in midfield twice and has not been able to leave a lasting impression. This could lead to frustration for Alexander-Arnold if he does not get more playing time in the tournament.
To hear more about this potential change and its implications for Alexander-Arnold’s future with England, you can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.