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Steven Gerrard admitted that he had been left 'surprised' by Thomas Tuchel's decision not to include Trent Alexander-Arnold in his 35-man England squad for the last international break before the 2026 World Cup.  By leaving Alexander-Arnold out even as he returns to fitness at the Bernabeu at the tail end of the season, Tuchel appears to have sent a strong message to the former Liverpool star that he is unlikely to travel this summer.  For Gerrard, the decision was not just a shock, but one of disappointment too, with little time having passed between a time where Alexander-Arnold was considered an England stalwart.  'Very much so, (I was surprised),' Gerrard said on punditry duty ahead of Liverpool's clash with Brighton on Saturday morning. 'Listen, we’ve got some good options at right back, Reece James is world class in my opinion, (Tino) Livramento - I know he’s had a couple of injuries, but he can play both sides.  'I understand the selection but I just think, is Trent Alexander-Ar...

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