Gary Neville: Trent Alexander-Arnold the best full-back since Cafu but Aaron Wan-Bissaka is a better defender

Trent Alexander-Arnold has assisted 25 goals in 84 Premier League games
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Matt Davies10 May 2020

Gary Neville insists Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold is the best attacking full-back since the legendary Cafu.

At just 21 years old, Alexander-Arnold has arguably already secured his status as the best attacking full-back in world football, making 125 appearances for Liverpool - including 25 Premier League assists in 84 games.

The Englishman, who was highly influential in the Reds' historic Champions League win last season, has also been a pivotal member of their incredible season to date.

Liverpool are on the verge of a first Premier League title - although the outcome of 'Project Restart' is yet to be determined - and in just 29 games, Alexander-Arnold has broken the record for the most Premier League assists by a defender with 12.

Despite his surge to prominence, the full-back still faces significant competition for a place in the England international team; Kieran Trippier, Kyle Walker and Aaron Wan-Bissaka are all vying for places.

Cafu lifts the 2002 World Cup with Brazil   Photo: AFP/Getty Images
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And while Neville eulogises over Alexander Arnold's attacking ability, the former Manchester United defender believes it's Wan-Bissaka who must be crowned the better defender.

"At this moment in time, Aaron Wan-Bissaka is the better defender," Neville said on an Instagram live video.

"But Trent going forward ... I've not seen someone like it since Cafu.

"So Trent is ahead at this point but Wan-Bissaka has settled really well and will be important in these next few years."

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