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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jacob Steinberg in Blankenhain

England players should share blame for poor performances, says Phil Foden

Phil Foden during training with England
Phil Foden’s natural instinct is to drift inside and he has been trying to make things happen. Photograph: Eddie Keogh/The FA/Getty Images

Phil Foden has defended Gareth Southgate’s tactics and insisted ­England’s players should shoulder more of the blame for the team’s underwhelming performances at Euro 2024.

Now the euphoria of beating ­Slovakia in dramatic circumstances on Sunday has faded, England’s focus is on making sure there is a drastic improvement in their quarter-final against Switzerland on Saturday. Southgate has been ramping up his preparations and it remains to be seen if he will adjust his tactics against Murat Yakin’s dangerous side.

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