Real Madrid defender refuses to give up on starting spot after impressive international display

Real Madrid defender refuses to give up on starting spot after impressive international display According to a report from AS , it has been learned that Trent Alexander-Arnold is not giving up on winning back a regular starting role at Real Madrid despite Denzel Dumfries establishing himself as the preferred right-back. The former Liverpool defender has started only three of Real Madrid’s eight matches this season, one as a midfielder, while Dumfries has been in the starting XI for six. That has left Trent competing for a position he expected to make his own after arriving at the Santiago Bernabeu in 2025.  However, his latest performance for England has given him another opportunity to make his case. Trent makes his England return in style It took almost two years for the 27-year-old to return to England’s starting XI, but he made an immediate impact against the Czech Republic. The Real Madrid defender provided the assist for Anthony Gordon’s goal, producing the type of attacking contribution that made him one of the Premier League’s most highly regarded full-backs during his Liverpool career. For the England international, he expects performances like this to strengthen his argument for more opportunities at Real Madrid because his situation has been far less settled since his arrival.  Dumfries, who joined from Inter Milan, has quickly taken control of the right-back position, leaving him with ground to make up. Trent believes his opportunity will come Trent Alexander-Arnold is not losing hope. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) Despite losing his place, Trent remains determined to establish himself at the Bernabeu. The Englishman arrived in Madrid after years of producing top-class numbers and creating chances from the right side at Liverpool, and he now wants to show that same quality in Spain. His performance against Czech Republic offered a reminder of what he can bring when given responsibility. For now, the competition with Dumfries is unlikely to disappear, but Trent’s latest England display gives him something to build on when he returns to Real Madrid.