John Terry has tipped Manchester City duo Phil Foden and Jack Grealish to play “a big part” in England’s World Cup campaign. Gareth Southgate named neither midfielder in the starting line-up for the Three Lions’ opener against Iran.
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka was given the nod as well as Chelsea pair Raheem Sterling and Mason Mount. Despite the Blues’ stuttering league form, Southgate selected both players in his starting XI while leaving Foden and Grealish on the bench.
Several pundits - including former - Manchester United captain Gary Neville insisted it would be criminal to leave Foden out of the England team. He told Sky Sports earlier this month: “I feel strongly about the forward options.
