Steven Gerrard admitted that he had been left 'surprised' by Thomas Tuchel's decision not to include Trent Alexander-Arnold in his 35-man England squad for the last international break before the 2026 World Cup. For Gerrard, the decision was not just a shock, but one of disappointment too, with little time having passed between a time where Alexander-Arnold was considered an England stalwart. 'Very much so, (I was surprised),' Gerrard said on punditry duty ahead of Liverpool's clash with Brighton on Saturday morning. 'I understand the selection but I just think, is Trent Alexander-Arnold in the best 35 players in this country? And Alexander-Arnold is one of these players who can come off the bench, and completely change the game with one pass.

Source: Daily Mail March 21, 2026 12:38 UTC