Soccer-Liverpool boss Klopp backs Alexander-Arnold after England snub

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Champions League - Group A - Liverpool v Ajax Amsterdam - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - September 13, 2022 Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold applauds fans after the match Action Images via Reuters/Ed Sykes/File Photo

(Reuters) - Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp has described Trent Alexander-Arnold as exceptional and world class after the right back was excluded from the England team during their Nations League fixtures this month.

Alexander-Arnold was an unused substitute in England's defeat by Italy and left out of the squad for their draw with Germany, despite being Liverpool's first choice in a side that has consistently challenged for major honours in recent seasons.