Jamie Carragher believes the time will soon come when Trent Alexander-Arnold will be hitting double figures for both goals and assists after watching his sensational performance for England.
Alexander-Arnold, wearing the No.10 shirt, was handed a midfield role by Gareth Southgate for England's Euro 2024 qualifier in Malta. And the Liverpool star certainly did not disappoint.
It was his stunning through pass that set Bukayo Saka on the way to lay on England's opener, which came courtesy of a Ferdinando Apap own goal. And, on what was his 19th appearance for his country, Alexander-Arnold then scored himself with a typically brilliantly long-range strike.
The 24-year-old was also involved in the third goal on the night, which came courtesy of the penalty spot, and was converted by captain Harry Kane. Substitute Callum Wilson later scored a spot-kick of his own as Southgate's side ran out comfortable 4-0 winners.
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And during the match, former Liverpool and England defender Carragher made an exciting observation about Alexander-Arnold, who toward the end of the 2022-23 campaign began to play - and impress - in midfield for his club side.
Carragher tweeted: "This midfield role for TAA (Trent Alexander-Arnold) will eventually become the norm for club and country! He creates plenty from full-back as he will in CM (centre-midfield), but the goal he has just scored will happen a lot more in midfield.
"He could get double figures in goals and assists playing further forward."
In 273 appearances for Liverpool, Alexander-Arnold has scored 16 goals and has 71 assists to his name.
England are back in action on Monday when they welcome North Macedonia to Old Trafford.
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