Tuchel's defensive gambles and what do they say about Alexander-Arnold?

BBC News Tuesday 16 June 2026, 18:01 UTC 1 min read

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England head coach Thomas Tuchel's high-risk defensive selection for World Cup exposed by Tino Livramento's injury as Trent Alexander-Arnold is snubbed again, says Phil McNulty.

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