Gareth Southgate had no shortage of quality right-backs during his time in charge of England.
From dependable, defensively solid options like Kieran Trippier and Kyle Walker to forward-thinking threats such as Trent Alexander-Arnold and Reece James, the choices were plentiful. Yet, more often than not, Southgate leaned on the former—a decision that regularly split opinion among fans and pundits.
Now, with Southgate’s reign over and Thomas Tuchel at the helm—a coach known for favouring a back-three in possession during his Chelsea days—England could be heading into a new, more attack-minded era.
With that in mind, ranks the Three Lions’ current right back options.
