# Tuchel trusts Alexander-Arnold after Nations League goal

> Tuchel gives Alexander-Arnold chance to prove himself after crucial Nations League goal.
- Title: Tuchel trusts Alexander-Arnold after Nations League goal
- Summary: Tuchel gives Alexander-Arnold chance to prove himself after crucial Nations League goal. Tuchel recalled Alexander-Arnold for England after his decisive…
- Keywords: trent alexander-arnold, thomas tuchel, england football, nations league, real madrid, czech republic, anthony gordon, harry kane, sports, Tuchel, trusts, Alexander-Arnold
- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c8dx51r59xndo
- Published: 2026-09-29T22:06:30.669+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: trent alexander-arnold, thomas tuchel, england football, nations league, real madrid, czech republic, anthony gordon, harry kane, sports
## Tuchel's England trust
Tuchel ignored Alexander-Arnold for World Cup squad despite right-back role being cursed.

> He was ignored for England's World Cup squad last summer
## Alexander-Arnold's return
Alexander-Arnold started for England in Nations League game against Czech Republic.

> He was the ninth right-back used by Tuchel in 24 games
## Key moment
Alexander-Arnold made 70-yard run to deliver assist for Gordon's goal.

> He delivered a moment beyond those Tuchel had chosen ahead of him at right-back
## Tuchel's reaction
Tuchel praised Alexander-Arnold's professionalism and decisive action.

> He did very well. He had an excellent assist. Overall, like everyone, he was professional
## Gordon's praise
Gordon called Alexander-Arnold a rare talent with unique passing ability.

> I make that run time and time again and only a certain number of players have that ability
## Tuchel's doubts
Tuchel still questions Alexander-Arnold's defending despite recent success.

> He may still harbour reservations about Alexander-Arnold's defending
## Next step
Tuchel to test Alexander-Arnold against Croatia in upcoming Nations League match.

> More will be revealed if Tuchel persists with Alexander-Arnold against Croatia
## Key takeaway

Tuchel recalled Alexander-Arnold for England after his decisive assist in Nations League win over Czech Republic.