Gareth Southgate has been struggling to find a place for Phil Foden in the England national team, despite his impressive performance on the field. Foden excels as a central player for Manchester City, but Southgate’s current system may not allow him to play that position.
Despite wanting to include Foden in the team, Southgate found it difficult to give him the chance he deserves. In England’s recent match against Serbia, Foden struggled to make an impact on the left flank alongside Kieran Trippier. Reports suggest that Anthony Gordon is currently performing well in training and could be a potential contender for Foden’s position.
While Foden showed effort in the match, he was not able to replicate his threat on the field for City. He had minimal involvement in the opposition penalty area and his overall performance was lackluster. Although Foden’s talent is undeniable, integrating him effectively into the team has proven challenging for Southgate.
Foden was not alone in having a quiet night; captain Harry Kane also struggled to make an impact during the first half of the match. Southgate now faces the challenge of addressing these issues and finding ways to utilize his talented squad effectively in future matches.
