Liverpool’s has said there are no “negative vibes” within the England squad and manager Gareth Southgate’s decision to play him in a substitute role is “part and parcel of football”.
Alexander-Arnold started the opening two group games of Euro 2024 in central midfield, but he was dropped for the matches against Slovenia, Slovakia and Switzerland.
However, he came off the bench against the Swiss to score the winning penalty in the shootout on Saturday.
“The game takes you on a journey,” said the 25-year-old. “I would have liked to keep my position in the team and be starting every game, but the manager has made decisions and I respect his decisions.
“And they have worked – we are still in the competition. No matter what, the team always comes first and you have to buy into that.
“You’ve got to be ready for the moment when it comes and I think the other day I epitomised that more than anything.”