Trent Alexander-Arnold tipped to become one of the best right-backs in history, amid Reece James debate, as Fabinho says Liverpool star ‘plays more like a No.10’

Liverpool midfielder Fabinho believes teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold can become one of the best right-backs in the history of football.

The Brazilian explained how important Alexander-Arnold is for Jurgen Klopp's side, adding that the 23-year-old plays the role like a no.10 would.

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"Trent is really important for us. Not just with the assists but in the game, when he has the ball he is really important," said Fabinho.

"Sometimes we think he doesn't have a solution and he always finds an important pass and, of course, in the last part of the pitch he can always change the game.

"When I see Trent play, it is really hard to find a right-back who plays like this, who looks more like a number eight or a number 10 than a right-back.

"But I hope he will continue playing at a high level because he can be one of the best right-backs in history, maybe the best."

Alexander-Arnold has been one of the standout players in the Premier League this season, and currently sits top of the assists chart with 11 so far.

The 23-year-old could even go on to emulate Kevin De Bruyne and Thierry Henry's record of assists, which currently stands at 20 assists during a 38-game season.

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But talkSPORT's Gabby Agbonlahor believes Gareth Southgate should pick Reece James over Alexander-Arnold in his England team.

“I’d choose Reece James, only because he’s better defensively,” Agbonlahor said.

“If you say Trent Alexander-Arnold is a ten out of ten on the ball, Reece James is a nine out of ten so that’s enough that you need in that position that Reece James offers.

"Look at Reece James against Burnley. He scored and assisted, he’s giving out assists and goals as well just like Trent Alexander-Arnold, but Reece James is a lot better defensively, he looks quicker as well.”

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Agbonlahor was still keen to praise Alexander-Arnold’s excellent on the ball play, but wants to see improvements in his defensive attributes.

“His all-round play has been amazing, ever since he made his debut to be honest,” he added.

“He’s been questioned about his defending but sometimes it’s harder to work on that than your natural ability on the ball and for me he’s the best right-back in the world on the ball but defensively it can sometimes let him down.”