England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold says his Liverpool team-mate James Milner has played a part in his meteoric rise.
Milner ended his international career after Euro 2016 – although his impressive form in Liverpool’s run to the Champions League final prompted calls for him to change his mind
Neither Milner nor England boss Gareth Southgate appeared to seriously entertain the idea but Alexander-Arnold credits his Anfield colleague with aiding his rapid rise from youth team to full international.