
Cesc Fabregas reveals what it was like to play out of position for Spain amid Gareth Southgate's decision to 'AXE Trent Alexander-Arnold for Slovenia clash after midfield 'experiment' mis-fired
Daily MailCesc Fabregas believes fears over fielding players in unnatural positions is overblown, as he reflected on his time being used in an unfamiliar role amid the furore over Gareth Southgate's England team selection. But Fabregas, who was fielded in a false-nine position during Spain's victorious Euro 2012 campaign, insisted the onus is on the player to perform the role they have been picked to execute. Cesc Fabregas believes that the debate over playing being used in their unnatural positions is overblown 👀 Cesc Fabregas speaks on playing out of position for Spain 🇪🇸 CC: @EURO2024 #EUROlegend pic.twitter.com/9YIhX9xDKJ — Rio Ferdinand Presents June 24, 2024 The 37-year-old was used in a more advanced role for Spain during their victorious Euro 2012 campaign, while team-mate David Silva also played out of position in the tournament 'We were all in the, let's say wrong position. Trent Alexander-Arnold started the first two matches but is set to be dropped against Slovenia Alexander-Arnold was replaced by Gallagher in the Serbia win and Denmark draw Fabregas, who led Italian side Como to Serie A last season, reckons that a manager should try to get his best players on pitch and sort the system from there.
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How Bruno Fernandes’ unusual positioning exploited Trent Alexander-Arnold’s defensive issues
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Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold sets Ballon d’Or target and vows to ‘change the game’
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Arne Slot responds as Trent Alexander-Arnold reacts to substitution in Liverpool win
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Watch: Gareth Southgate holds England press conference ahead of Slovenia clash as Luke Shaw returns to training
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Luke Shaw returns to England training ahead of Slovenia match
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Trent Alexander-Arnold reveals he's been working on his new England midfield role with Gareth Southgate for a year... as the Liverpool star opens up on his display against Serbia
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England’s big problem yet to be solved after Alexander-Arnold’s midfield audition
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England's starting lineup for Euro 2024 opener against Serbia is confirmed as Trent Alexander-Arnold gets the nod in midfield
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Gary Neville says Trent Alexander-Arnold is the 'one player who is world class at what he does' in the England team with Liverpool star set to start in Euro 2024 opener against Serbia
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Gareth Southgate responds to Wayne Rooney criticism over ‘special’ Trent Alexander-Arnold role
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Gareth Southgate backs Trent Alexander-Arnold to succeed in midfield for England at Euro 2024 as he hints Liverpool star WILL start alongside Declan Rice in opening clash with Serbia
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Why Trent Alexander-Arnold is the right answer to England’s biggest Euro 2024 conundrum
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Can Trent Alexander-Arnold hack it in midfield against the top dogs at Euro 2024? He's being asked to do something he doesn't really want to do, writes CRAIG HOPE
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Trent Alexander-Arnold could be set to START in midfield for England's Euro 2024 opener against Serbia... as Gareth Southgate prepares to line him up alongside Declan Rice as his ball-playing partner
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Seven stars set to be axed by England this week: Our experts name players to leave at home - and Gareth Southgate's starting XI - for the Euros
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Gareth Southgate gives verdict on Luke Shaw’s fading chances of making England’s Euro 2024 squad
The Independent
Gareth Southgate had planned to give Trent Alexander-Arnold a central-midfield audition during England's friendlies against Brazil and Belgium - before injury ruled out Liverpool star
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Trent Alexander-Arnold receiving the keys to England’s midfield against Malta suggests one thing
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Euro 2024 qualifier: Southgate and Alexander-Arnold delighted with midfield switch
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Trent Alexander-Arnold experiment means England may have found their ‘quarterback’
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Trent Alexander-Arnold’s struggles illustrate Liverpool’s decline
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Gary Neville claims Trent Alexander-Arnold SHOULDN'T be part of England's World Cup squad
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Will Reece James' injury FINALLY mean a way in for Trent Alexander-Arnold?
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Trent Alexander-Arnold: Liverpool star responds to critics after aiding Champions League win
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Gareth Southgate indicates Kieran Trippier is above Trent Alexander-Arnold in the pecking order
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Concerns linger for Southgate’s England ahead of World Cup
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Jurgen Klopp takes a swipe at Gareth Southgate for moving Trent Alexander-Arnold further forward
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England boss Gareth Southgate defends decision to start Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield role
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Trent Alexander-Arnold's wayward first-half free-kick summed up his performance
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WATCH: People jump on 'nonsense' stories and believe I have an agenda against Alexander-Arnold: Southgate
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Trent Alexander-Arnold Could Switch to England Midfield Role: Gareth Southgate
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Trent Alexander-Arnold has responded to England boss Gareth Southgate's plea to rediscover form
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Trent Alexander-Arnold is building a compelling case to become England's first-choice right-back
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Trent Alexander-Arnold hits the crossbar on cue after being challenged by Jesse Lingard
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FIFA World Cup 2018: Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold ready for big-ticket event after breakthrough season
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