England's national football team has two talented right-backs who are currently in great club form. Now manager Gareth Southgate needs...
England's national football team has two talented right-backs who are currently in great club form. Now manager Gareth Southgate needs to make a selection for the first team before the World Cup Qualifiers next week.
Chelsea star Reece James and Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold have both been top-notch on the pitch in recent weeks. The debate has been ongoing about which star deserves the coveted right-back spot in Southgate's squad.
Former England legend Rio Ferdinand has shared his view on the debate. For him, the Chelsea right-back should be first-choice. He said:
"I think based on the way that we’ve seen Trent Alexander Arnold’s lack of use, then Reece James looks to be in the driving seat right now. In terms of delivery and output they’re both of a high standard, huge ability in both of them - off both feet as well. They both have dimensions in their game which is great but Trent just has something about him in terms of his finesse and range."
The former Manchester United center-back further added:
"He’s a fabulous footballer but he’s just got the range likened to Steven Gerrard. I have to say talking about the England right-back position, I think it’s a genuine argument for Reece James to play. For Reece James to play in front of Trent Alexander-Arnold at the moment for the way he’s playing it is definitely a conversation to be had."
Reece James has provided three assists for Chelsea this season, as well as four Premier League goals. He is currently Chelsea's highest goalscorer in the Premier League this season.
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