Trent Alexander-Arnold had his big first day as a Real Madrid player last week and it was the name he has chosen to carry on the back of his new white shirt that was a point of curiosity. Where once there were 15 letters as a Liverpool and England player, now there are just five. Out with the Alexander-Arnold, in with the Trent.

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Alexander-Arnold took to Instagram (15 June) from Los Blancos’ training camp, and in a post liked by former Liverpool team-mates Luis Diaz, Jordan Henderson, James Milner and Daniel Sturridge among others, he said: “First day in Miami”.

Trent Alexander-Arnold 's Real Madrid unveiling was full of surprises. From taking to the microphone and speaking in perfect Spanish to rebranding himself as 'Trent' with the unfamiliar No. 12 shirt, there is every indication that this is the start of a brand new era for the 26-year-old.