Trent Alexander-Arnold is in pole position to start Euro 2024 as Declan Rice s midfield partner as Cole Palmer has been handed a boost in his bid to start against Serbia.
Alexander-Arnold started in midfield alongside Conor Gallagher in , and a report suggests he s beaten off competition from the Chelsea man, Kobbie Mainoo and Adam Wharton to play in the Three Lions double pivot alongside Rice.
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The Liverpool star scored in that game having moved to right-back and looked more comfortable in his natural position, but with Kyle Walker sure to start in that role, and Gareth Southgate keen on having Alexander-Arnold s passing range as a weapon, .
England have nearly a week of training ahead of their Group C opener against Serbia on Su…