Jamie Carragher slams Trent Alexander-Arnold and Declan Rice for being ‘far too deep when Denmark have the ball’ as England struggle in Euro 2024 clash

Jamie Carragher has criticized Trent Alexander-Arnold and Declan Rice for their first-half performances during England’s Euro 2024 match against Denmark.

Alexander-Arnold was once again deployed alongside Rice in midfield, but Carragher expressed his belief that the pair were ‘far too deep’ when Denmark were in possession.

Carragher called on England centre-backs John Stones and Marc Guehi to tell Alexander-Arnold and Rice to move forward.

Former England international Carragher accused Alexander-Arnold and Rice of being ‘too concerned about what lies behind them’.

Carragher wrote of They need to stop what is in front of them. Center backs have to shout at them to get out so they can move out.”

Carragher also felt Trent Alexander-Arnold was too deep against Denmark

Carragher called on England’s centre-backs to tell the midfielders to take the field

There was much discussion ahead of the tournament about the decision to deploy Alexander-Arnold in midfield, as he usually plays as a right-back for Liverpool.

England boss Gareth Southgate opted to start Alexander-Arnold in midfield for the first two group games, but he does have other potential options in the likes of Conor Gallagher, Kobbie Mainoo and Adam Wharton.

Gareth Southgate opted to start Alexander-Arnold in both of England’s first two group games

It will be intriguing to see if Alexander-Arnold can keep his place in the starting line-up throughout England’s participation in the tournament.

Rice is one of the most experienced players in the England squad when it comes to international caps, having represented his country more than 50 times.

Alexander-Arnold, meanwhile, has had to be more patient for the opportunities, but is now an important player for Southgate’s side.