Liverpool fans react to Lallana’s exclusion from Southgate’s England squad

Gareth Southgate’s long-awaited England squad was finally announced yesterday and among the names not included in the 23-man party bound for Russia was Liverpool playmaker Adam Lallana.

The 30-year-old, valued at £22.5m by Transfermarkt, has been included in the five-man standby list in case of injury after a season in which he has struggled for gametime.

Liverpool fans have been split by the decision; some are pleased the former Southampton man will finally get some rest after an injury-hit season while others are keen for their man to be in the plans to add his trademark creativity.

We’ve taken a closer look at the divided reaction to the squad announcement from a Liverpool perspective as Lallana’s fortunes contrasted with that of young Reds star Trent Alexander-Arnold, who was a shock inclusion.

The best of the responses to the news as Southgate attempts to bring football home again can be found below…

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