Five discussion points, including the Alexander Arnold conundrum, are presented in the context of England’s defeat to Iceland

 

England suffered a 0-1 defeat at Wembley tonight, a mere nine days prior to the commencement of their European Championships campaign.

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England have once again deceived their opponents, this time by taking an hour to demolish Bosnia and Herzegovina before ultimately winning 3-0.

In the 12th minute, the visitors seized the lead after England had made a brilliant start. Wembley was silenced when Jon Dagur Thorsteinsson darted in from the left-hand side and unleashed a powerful low strike that eluded Aaron Ramsdale at his near post.

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Iceland was never truly challenged by England, who dominated the ball throughout their final tune-up match, which concluded with a mere sigh. Mirror Football reviewed the primary topics…4. The Alexander-Arnold conundrumDeclаn Rice is certаin tо be included in Englаnd’s Eurо 2024 squаd; hоwever, the decisiоn regаrding his cоmpаniоn remаins uncertаin. Trent аlexаnder-аrnоld аnd Cоnоr Gаllаgher were the first tо plаy there, аnd Mаinоо аnd аdаm Whаrtоn аre bоth pоtentiаlly cоntenders. Jude Bellinghаm is expected tо аssume а mоre аdvаnced rоle.

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Trent Alexander-Arnold: Will he commence or will he not?Trent Alexander-Arnold: Will he commence or will he not? (Image: The FA via Getty Images))The ongoing debate regarding whether Alexander-Arnold is more adapted to his previous right-back position or a position in the midfield has persisted for years. Although he possesses the qualities to excel in either position, Southgate evidently regards him as a midfielder.

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However, he provided England with the much-needed impetus at right-back on Friday night. It is clear that he must start for England, particularly in matches against nations such as Iceland, who will be content to sit in.