As reported by The Mirror’s chief football writer John Cross, England may be considering a change in their formation to a back three against Switzerland for the Euro 2024 quarter-final. This move could provide Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold with an opportunity to showcase his abilities with the ball. Currently, he has struggled to make an impact while playing in midfield.
According to Cross, Alexander-Arnold is the best passer and deliverer of the ball in the squad. Moving to a back three formation would allow England to maximize his strengths and provide him with more opportunities to play with the ball. However, it remains uncertain whether manager Gareth Southgate will make this change.
If Alexander-Arnold does not get the chance to play in this new formation, he may reflect on the tournament as another missed opportunity. He has only featured in midfield twice and has not been able to leave a lasting impression. This could lead to frustration for Alexander-Arnold if he does not get more playing time in the tournament.
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