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'Why make the best right-back in the world a midfielder?' - Alexander-Arnold experiment puzzles Liverpool boss Klopp

A star turn at Anfield was moved out of his usual position when turning out for England in World Cup qualification action

Jurgen Klopp remains puzzled as to why England or anybody else would want to tinker with Trent Alexander-Arnold's playing position, with the Liverpool boss saying: "Why would you make the best right-back in the world a midfielder?"

Talk of the Anfield academy graduate being moved further up the field is nothing new, with his technical qualities and delivery from the flanks marking him out for a more creative role.

Gareth Southgate opted to take on that experiment during the latest international break, with his Three Lions side in World Cup qualification action, and Alexander-Arnold was handed a midfield berth in the 4-0 win over Andorra.