Former Everton winger Andros Townsend has called on Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp to apologise to Gareth Southgate.

Klopp has been critical of the England coach for playing Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield.

However, the fullback has looked a natural in the position for club and country this year.

Townsend said: “I am still waiting for Jurgen Klopp to apologise to Gareth Southgate, because Gareth tried it a few years ago [playing Alexander-Arnold in midfield] and he was criticised by Jurgen Klopp saying 'Why would you play the best right-back in the world in midfield?' and a couple of years later here he is, playing week in, week out in that midfield position.

“But it is interesting to see how he does take to starting in midfield because it is one thing starting in your natural position and wandering, picking and choosing your moments, but it's another to start in midfield and checking your shoulders and having to be side-on as a holding midfield player."