Trent Alexander-Arnold has set membership rivalries apart to reward England teammate Marcus Rashford following his scintillating efficiency in opposition to Wales.
The Manchester United ahead scored a brace throughout England’s 3-0 victory, along with his first a devastating free-kick from vary that flew previous Wales goalkeeper Danny Ward.
Because of this, Rashford is the present joint top-scorer on the event with three objectives and has fought his method into competition for a beginning berth when England tackle Senegal within the final 16 on Sunday.
Talking to talkSPORT, Alexander-Arnold had nothing however reward for his teammate.
“When he steps onto the pitch, you’re considering he’s going to make use of his tempo, he’s going to make use of his pace to get in behind, to get at individuals. He’s skilful, he can rating objectives, he can create objectives,” Alexander-Arnold defined.
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The Liverpool right-back, who made his first look of the World Cup as a second-half substitute in opposition to Wales, additionally admitted that Rashford is a participant he hates to face as a defender.
“He’s somebody, as defenders, you don’t wish to play in opposition to gamers like that as a result of all recreation you’re anxious about what they’re going to do, in the event that they’re going to attain, in the event that they’re going to create,” he mentioned.
Past that, Alexander-Arnold additionally singled out Rashford as a possible match-winner because the knockout levels get underway.
“To have him in your group, you already know what defenders are considering. He’s an excellent participant,” he added. “I believe he’s underrated, I believe he’s somebody that may win video games for membership and nation.
“He has proven that earlier than and I’m positive he’ll keep it up and try this. I believe he’s somebody that may assist us win this event.”
England face Senegal at 7pm UK time on Sunday with a possible quarter-final tie in opposition to France awaiting the winner.
