Carragher takes part in Alexander-Arnold vs Trippier debate ahead of World Cup – 'something a bit special'

Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold is capable of producing 'something a bit special' for England at the World Cup.

Southgate announced its 26-man England squad for the World Cup on Thursday afternoon.

His selections at right-back have been pretty straightforward after it was confirmed that Reece James will miss the tournament.

The Chelsea defender would probably have started in Qatar had he been fit, but suffered a knee injury last month.

That left Southgate with Alexander-Arnold and Trippier as his obvious selections. Ben White is also an option if England play four at the back amid their great form this season for Arsenal.

Trippier was always a favorite for Southgate when in charge of England and the in-form Newcastle star played a key role at last year's European Championships.< /p>

He is a more reliable defender than Alexander-Arnold, with the Liverpool star often criticized for his defensive work.

But Alexander-Arnold is at his best and he offers England something different from any other Southgate full-back.

Carragher believes Alexander-Arnold has a role to play in Qatar as he can produce a 'special' moment for The Three Lions.

"I like Trippier, I think he's a good player, but the thing, you know, I think he also played left-back at the Euros," Carragher told LadBible .

"I don't see the left-back thing with Kieran Trippier. I think he's a right-back. He's a very good Premier League player, a regular player.

"He did better in an English shirt, I would say, than Trent Alexander-Arnold.

"But I think in terms of doing something a little bit special, a little different against opposition that's going to be deep and negative, I think the player you'll have to pick is Trent.

"I don't see much difference between Trent and Trippier in terms of set pieces, he's fantastic.

"I know he scored last season, this season, set one up or set up a few, in terms of assists, crosses, he's a better defender.

"I think what you are looking for is a complete package, I think Tripper is better than all of them."

Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer doesn't feel like much separates Alexander-Arnold and Trippier, but he thinks the latter is a 'better defender'.

"I don't see much difference between Trent and Trippier," Shearer said.

"In terms of set pieces, he's fantastic. I know he scored last season, this season, set up a few. In terms of assists, crosses.

"He's a better defender. I think as a complete package, what you're looking for, I think [Trippier] is better than all of them."

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