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'It's an experiment' - Gareth Southgate makes bizarre admission about Trent Alexander-Arnold's role as he says England have no replacement for Kalvin Phillips

England's bid to secure top spot in Group C of Euro 2024 hit a stumbling block as they were held <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/england-player-ratings-vs-denmark-euro-2024-harry-kane-declan-rice/blteb8e470f74e1efa0" target="_blank">to a 1-1 draw by Denmark</a> in Frankfurt. Despite taking an <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/alan-shearer-gareth-southgate-harry-kane-england-denmark/blt377ea42fd4a7022f" target="_blank">early lead through Harry Kane</a>, the Three Lions struggled to maintain their momentum with Morten Hjulmand's stunning long-range strike erasing their advantage.

WHAT HAPPENED?

After a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/phil-foden-gareth-southgate-euro-2024-england-man-city-star-trent-alexander-arnold/bltea18d57177e2af7d" target="_blank">lacklustre performance against Serbia, </a>Alexander-Arnold was handed a second opportunity to prove his critics wrong but the Liverpool player once again failed to live up to the task and was <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/gary-neville-slammed-england-fans-trent-alexander-arnold-not-good-midfield-liverpool-pundit/blt0115b75079074f6c" target="_blank">substituted for Conor Gallagher</a> just ten minutes into the second half. Naturally, Southgate was bombarded with questions on Alexander-Arnold's role in the team and the England manager could only muster a bizarre answer to the queries.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

When asked about the substitution decision, Southgate explained, "I wanted to get Conor on; we needed some energy and to press better. He's (Alexander-Arnold) had some moments where he's delivered what we thought he would. We know it's an experiment. We know we don't have a natural replacement for Kalvin Philips. We're trying different things and at the moment we're not flowing as we'd like."

WHAT SOUTHGATE SAID

Phillips, who missed out on the tournament following a disappointing loan spell at West Ham, has left a gap in the midfield that Southgate has struggled to fill. The lack of a like-for-like replacement for Phillips has led to tactical adjustments, including the controversial deployment of Alexander-Arnold in midfield - rather than his natural position at right-back.

DID YOU KNOW?

Despite the draw, England remain at the top of Group C, heading into their final group match against Slovenia on June 25. A win against Slovenia would secure their position as group leaders, allowing them to avoid a potential last-16 clash with Germany.

WHAT NEXT FOR ENGLAND?

'It's an experiment' - Gareth Southgate makes bizarre admission about Trent Alexander-Arnold's role as he says England have no replacement for Kalvin Phillips | Goal.com Kenya

Gareth Southgate admitted fielding Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield is &quot;an experiment&quot; and claimed England lack a replacement for Kalvin Phillips.

&apos;It&apos;s an experiment&apos; - Gareth Southgate makes bizarre admission about Trent Alexander-Arnold&apos;s role as he says England have no replacement for Kalvin Phillips