Trent Alexander-Arnold scores superb free-kick to double England’s lead in Nations League clash against Finland

  • Trent Alexander-Arnold scored an excellent free-kick against Finland
  • Alexander-Arnold’s effort from 22 yards out saw England double their lead
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Trent Alexander-Arnold scored an excellent free-kick to put England 2-0 up in their Nations League game away to Finland.

England were already leading 1-0 through a first half goal from Jack Grealish when they were given a free-kick in an inviting position around 22 yards out in the 74th minute.

Set-piece specialist Alexander-Arnold stepped up to take it, with the Liverpool star scoring in spectacular style.

England went on to add a third goal late on through Declan Rice. However, Finland’s Arttu Hoskonen then found the net.

It is the fourth goal that Alexander-Arnold has scored for his country as England ran out 3-1 winners.

Trent Alexander-Arnold scored a superb free-kick for England against Finland

Trent Alexander-Arnold scored a superb free-kick for England against Finland

Set-piece specialist Alexander-Arnold managed to find the net from 22 yards out

Set-piece specialist Alexander-Arnold managed to find the net from 22 yards out

Alexander-Arnold started the game in the unfamiliar position of left-back. 

England returned to winning ways after their frustrating performance in the shock defeat to Greece. 

Alexander-Arnold is congratulated by his England team-mates following his free-kick

Alexander-Arnold is congratulated by his England team-mates following his free-kick

The first goal that Alexander-Arnold scored for the Three Lions came against USA in November 2018.

He added another goal against Malta in June 2023 and was also on target against Bosnia this summer. 

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