Former England attacker Paul Merson has questioned whether Three Lions coach Gareth Southgate has confidence in Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Merson has argued why he thinks that Alexander-Arnold should get the nod in the line-up to face Iran on Monday. However, the former Arsenal star has claimed why he thinks Southgate will not select the Liverpool full-back.

“Kieran Trippier is an outstanding footballer but there are horses for courses. I would play Trent Alexander-Arnold in all of England's group games," Merson told the Daily Star.

“He's the best passer of the ball in the country, so why not use him? We've seen how quickly players can get injured, so Iran could be the perfect game to utilise his quality and get him into the side.

“Gareth Southgate won't play that way, he will select Trippier because he will be petrified that if Alexander-Arnold does well, he will have to keep him in the team."