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No contact, no World Cup place? What went wrong for Alexander-Arnold?

No contact, no World Cup place? What went wrong for Alexander-Arnold?
**Trent Alexander-Arnold's Omission from England Squad Raises Doubts Over World Cup Hopes** Thomas Tuchel, the head coach of England, has omitted 27-year-old Trent Alexander-Arnold from the 35-man group for the last international camp before the World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. This decision is the latest blow to Alexander-Arnold's stop-start international career, casting significant doubt on his chances of playing at the World Cup. Alexander-Arnold's exclusion from the squad marks the fourth consecutive time he has been absent from the team. Despite his recent return to action for Real Madrid after an injury, he has not been selected by Tuchel. This development is surprising, given that Chelsea's Reece James, England's first-choice right-back under Tuchel, will miss the friendly games against Uruguay and Japan on 27 and 31 March. Many expected Alexander-Arnold to be included in the squad, particularly with James out of action. However, Alexander-Arnold finds himself behind at least five other players, despite playing a crucial role for Real Madrid in the knockout stages of the Champions League. England stalwarts Kyle Walker and Kieran Trippier have also retired, which could have created opportunities for Alexander-Arnold to regain his place in the squad. Tuchel has not yet spoken to Alexander-Arnold about his exclusion, leaving the player in limbo. The head coach will finalize his squad for the World Cup after the last international camp, and Alexander-Arnold's omission has raised significant doubts over his chances of making the team. With his international career already plagued by inconsistency, Alexander-Arnold faces a tough battle to regain his place in the England squad.
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