Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to start for Gareth Southgate's Three Lions tonight but not in his usual position.
The 22 year old, who has developed into one of the world's finest fullbacks, is expected to play in midfield as England take on Andorra at Wembley, a role he hasn't played in for the national team before.
That's according to The Telegraph, who believe Alexander-Arnold will play in a more 'advanced role' on the right hand-side of a midfield three or four.
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Since breaking into The Reds' first team in 2016, there has been plenty of talk about what position suits the defender best. Last year, Sky Sports' Jamie Redknapp suggested Alexander-Arnold would work well in areas that the likes of Kevin de Bruyne occupies when playing for Manchester City and Belgium.
Footage of the youngster playing in midfield for Liverpool's youth teams has also gained traction online in recent years and illustrates how he has the abilities to adapt to such a role.
Alexander-Arnold's relationship with the national team has been a major talking point in English football over the last year or so. In March, ahead of England's opening Qualifiers for next year's World Cup, Gareth Southgate dropped the Scouser from his squad, with the former believing the latter's form had not been 'at the level' he had reached in previous seasons.
However, Alexander-Arnold was brought back into England's 26-man squad for this summer's European Championships, although he had to withdraw due to a thigh injury sustained in a friendly against Austria in early June.
In addition to playing Alexander-Arnold in midfield, Southgate is expected to ring the changes for tonight's match. Wolves captain Conor Coady is set to start, with question marks over whether the likes of Harry Kane and Declan Rice will play after starring in midweek against Hungary.
Andorra are currently sat 5th in the Qualifying Group but will be buoyed by a 2-0 win against San Marino on Thursday night.
Kick-off at Wembley is at 5pm.
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