Trent Alexander-Arnold, the England right-back, expressed his disappointment over being left out of the World Cup squad. He had hoped to be in the squad for the World Cup. Trent Alexander-Arnold was not called up to the England World Cup squad, a shock omission from Thomas Tuchel's squad. He struggled with injuries and a loss of form for parts of the campaign, playing only 30 times in LaLiga and the UEFA Champions League.
Why it matters for England
The omission was a significant blow to Alexander-Arnold, who had been a regular for the Three Lions in the past, racking up 34 total senior international appearances. England are currently 1st in the World Cup with 7 points, 2W-1D-0L from 3 games, and a recent form of WLWWW. Trent Alexander-Arnold has been left out of the first Real Madrid XI of the 2026-27 season, with Denzel Dumfries starting at right-back instead. England's next fixture is vs Spain at home on 2026-09-26. Alexander-Arnold remains committed to representing the Three Lions, saying 'Until I retire, I’m still an England player, whether I’m selected or not. There's no bigger honour'
