{"id":1438505,"date":"2026-03-13T09:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T09:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=features&p=1438505"},"modified":"2026-03-13T08:57:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T08:57:57","slug":"trent-alexander-arnold-england-world-cup-squad-rivals","status":"publish","type":"features","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/trent-alexander-arnold-england-world-cup-squad-rivals\/","title":{"rendered":"Trent Alexander-Arnold: Can Real Madrid man make England World Cup squad, and who are his rivals?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The 2026 World Cup is fast approaching, and the battle to be England’s starting right-back is intensifying. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite his obvious incredible ability, Trent Alexander-Arnold was often overlooked in this position during his Liverpool days. Many thought his move to Real Madrid would finally solidify him as the Three Lions’ starting right-back. But he’s not had it all his own way at the Santiago Bernabeu so far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alexander-Arnold has been in and out of the starting line-up in the Spanish capital, with injuries hindering his momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of that said, if fit, he’s one of the frontrunners to start at right-back for Thomas Tuchel. But who are his main rivals? We’ve ranked England’s top five options in this position based on their Squawka Score. <\/p>\n\n\n

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