The midfielder hopes to use winning the Under-17 World Cup to build a bright future for England on the eve of a likely debut
When Phil Foden received his first senior England call-up last Tuesday, it did not make headlines. The unfolding Harry Maguire scandal saw to that. The Manchester United captain’s trial in Greece swept almost everything else from the news agenda.
But perhaps the relatively meagre column inches for Foden also reflected the lack of surprise about Gareth Southgate’s decision. The Manchester City midfielder has dreamed of playing for his country since he first kicked a ball in the streets of Stockport and it seems as though he has been tipped for England inclusion for almost as long.
Continue reading…The midfielder hopes to use winning the Under-17 World Cup to build a bright future for England on the eve of a likely debutWhen Phil Foden received his first senior England call-up last Tuesday, it did not make headlines. The unfolding Harry Maguire scandal saw to that. The Manchester United captain’s trial in Greece swept almost everything else from the news agenda.But perhaps the relatively meagre column inches for Foden also reflected the lack of surprise about Gareth Southgate’s decision. The Manchester City midfielder has dreamed of playing for his country since he first kicked a ball in the streets of Stockport and it seems as though he has been tipped for England inclusion for almost as long. Continue reading…
