Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold set to be named in Gareth Southgate's England World Cup squad

Gareth Southgate is set to name his 23-man England squad for the World Cup 2018. Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold will be in squad. Sportsmail revealed that the youngster was included in Southgate’s provisional 35-man squad. Southgate provided a heavy hint that the 19-year-old is part of his plans. 'It' very exciting, he's shown in some really big games that he has more than coped, he's excelled. That's great credit to him,' the England boss told beIN Sport. 'He is experiencing big games, and winning big games. That is an important thing for young players, those experiences stay in your memory bank.'

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