England coach Gareth Southgate was delighted with Trent Alexander-Arnold's performance in midfield for their Euro 2024 qualifying win against Malta.

The Liverpool man struck in the 4-0 win on Friday night.

Southgate enthused: "Inevitably a lot of what happens is going to be dependent on his club.

"The fact he's been playing partly in there with the ball, albeit a bit deeper, has helped his transition.

"I've got no questions in my head he can do it, it's just learning some nuances of the role. He's very keen to do it, he's enjoyed the project, we talked about it about four weeks ago on the phone and he's been excited by it. He's shown exactly what we think he can be capable of."

Meanwhile, Alexander-Arnold said: "I haven't played it too much, but it feels comfortable.

"It feels natural, I will say that. It's somewhere I can see myself playing. I want to make sure I am regularly on the team sheet and that was a good foundation to build on.

"I think the role I've been playing with club football, it's a new avenue. It's still early doors, it's only one match, but it's important that when I get the opportunity, I take it."