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James OlleySenior Writer, ESPN FC
Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has been included in England‘s 26-man squad for Euro 2020 after a late change of heart by manager Gareth Southgate.
Sources had told ESPN the 22-year-old was set to miss out but Southgate opted to exclude Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse instead given Alexander-Arnold’s potential to play in midfield in addition to his regular role at right-back.
The 22-year-old joins Chelsea‘s Reece James, Manchester City‘s Kyle Walker and Atletico Madrid‘s Kieran Trippier in a squad comprising ten defenders, five midfielders and eight forwards.
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Harry Maguire and Jordan Henderson have also been included despite recent injury problems while 17-year-old Jude Bellingham has also made the cut after a fine season with Borussia Dortmund.