According to former England captain Stuart Pearce, Alexander-Arnold's hopes of being selected for the World Cup squad are fading fast, especially after being left out of the team for the recent international friendlies.

Alexander-Arnold has had a tough time in his first season with Real Madrid, dealing with injuries and now facing uncertainty about his future with the national team.

Tuchel explained that he had to make some tough decisions, including leaving Alexander-Arnold out of the team, and the player just has to accept it.

Meanwhile, England exile Ben White has been given a chance to revive his international career, featuring in the recent match against Uruguay, while Alexander-Arnold watched from the sidelines.

Stuart Pearce believes that Tuchel's decision to overlook Alexander-Arnold in favor of White is a clear indication of the manager's plans for the World Cup.

Pearce thinks that Alexander-Arnold's inconsistent performance this season, combined with Tuchel's preference for other players, has made it difficult for him to break into the team.

The former Newcastle and Nottingham Forest star feels that Alexander-Arnold's omission from the team, despite injuries to other players, is a significant blow to his World Cup ambitions.

Pearce advised Alexander-Arnold to focus on performing well for Real Madrid, which would put him back on the radar for the national team, even if it's not for the upcoming World Cup.

Ben White's recall to the England squad has added to Alexander-Arnold's woes, making it even more challenging for him to secure a spot in the World Cup team.

Thomas Tuchel has explained his decision to choose Ben White over Alexander-Arnold, citing the need to make tough choices and give other players a chance to prove themselves.

Tuchel revealed that he was impressed by White's performance in the cup final against Manchester City and wanted to see how he would interact with the rest of the team.

The German manager also stated that he knows what Alexander-Arnold can bring to the team, but he wanted to give other players, like Tino Livramento, a chance to shine.

Tuchel's priority is to stick with the players who have been performing well in recent camps, including Djed Spence, who is also fighting for a spot in the World Cup squad.

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As the World Cup approaches, Alexander-Arnold faces an uphill battle to regain his place in the England squad, and his performance for Real Madrid will be crucial in determining his international future.