Trent Alexander-Arnold has sent clear message to Arsenal's Ben White after England snub

Arsenal defender Ben White's response to England international duty has been compared to that of Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold after the former Brighton man opted to be not considered for international duty.

Alexander-Arnold is often a hot topic whenever Gareth Southgate must choose between him and other stars such as Reece James and Kieran Trippier. The consistent 'snubbing' of Liverpool's right-back has sparked suggestions that Southgate favours others over him, something the Three Lions' boss finds baffling.

As we approach this summer's Euros, it's uncertain if Alexander-Arnold will be part of England's plans. Yet despite his limited playtime representing England in the last two World Cups, Alexander-Arnold remains positive and believes his situation merely boils down to being at the wrong place at the wrong time.

The footballer shared in an interview with FourFourTwo earlier this month: «I think a lot of it comes down to timing. In a different era and different generation, I'd have played much more for my country.

»However, I'm a firm believer in my own ability, what I bring to a team and what I can do on a football pitch. I still believe I've got a big role to play with England, to go and help the team win silverware — whether I play every minute of a tournament or I play no minutes at all in a tournament.

«I fully understand that decisions have to be made and I'll never throw my toys out the pram. I feel like I've enjoyed the good side of it at club level, as someone who knows he's going to play most games, and I've got that trust in the manager. I'm fortunate enough to not have to think about that too much at Liverpool and just go and perform.»

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