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title: "Andy Townsend lauds ‘brilliant’ Trent Alexander-Arnold display"
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published: "2021-05-24T12:00:00Z"
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# Andy Townsend lauds ‘brilliant’ Trent Alexander-Arnold display

Former Premier League midfielder Andy Townsend has been lauding [Liverpool](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/05/24/virals-gini-wijnaldum-signs-off-from-liverpool-duty-on-twitter/) right-back [Trent Alexander-Arnold](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/05/24/virals-trent-alexander-arnold-delivers-warning-to-the-rest-of-the-pl/).

The 22-year-old has been in outstanding form in recent weeks, just in time to inspire the Reds to a [third-place finish](https://www.premierleague.com/tables) and with it a UEFA Champions League spot for next season.

Jurgen Klopp’s side [won their final five games](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/match/2020-21/first-team/fixtures-and-results) of the campaign, culminating with a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace, with Alexander-Arnold rating 8.20 and 8.10 against Manchester United and Burnley respectively ([Sofascore](https://www.sofascore.com/player/trent-alexander-arnold/795064)).

During commentary duty for [Peacock Sport](https://www.peacocktv.com/unavailable), Townsend, who played [215 times](https://www.premierleague.com/players/112/Andy-Townsend/overview) in the top-flight during his playing career, was full of praise for the Scouser.

> Brilliant from Trent Alexander-Arnold. Lovely work. He’s played so well lately, this guy. He really has. I think when he’s at his best, he is the best \[English right-back\]. He’s such a good footballer.

Despite a remarkable upturn in form – perhaps since being dropped by England manager Gareth Southgate in March – [reports](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9611993/Trent-Alexander-Arnold-no-contact-England-expects-miss-Euro-2020.html), as cited by [The Anfield Talk](https://twitter.com/TheAnfieldTalk/status/1396723510798692359), have claimed the marauding full-back won’t be picked for the upcoming Euro 2020 tournament.

> Twitter: NEW:
>
> Sources at Liverpool, do not think Trent Alexander-Arnold will be included. It is understood there has been… https://t.co/TA4gbwXMDB (@TheAnfieldTalk)

All told this season, Alexander-Arnold has [scored twice and registered nine assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/trent-alexander-arnold/leistungsdaten/spieler/314353) across 45 appearances in all competitions.

### READ LIVERPOOL VERDICT

Whilst England not picking the Liverpool ace would benefit Klopp and the Reds, it’s hard to believe the national team won’t rue such a decision.

Having played an integral part in a side that has [won the UEFA Champions League and Premier League](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/trent-alexander-arnold/erfolge/spieler/314353) previously, Alexander-Arnold’s recent form is more than sufficient to see the starlet make the squad.

Were the unthinkable to happen, an extended rest ahead of a full pre-season with Klopp at Kirkby would be ideal preparation for a huge 2021/22.