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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Jacob Steinberg in Cologne

England’s Phil Foden heads home from Euros to attend birth of third child

Phil Foden during England's draw with Slovenia
Phil Foden has played on the left of England’s attack during their Euro 2024 campaign and there have been calls for him to be moved more centrally. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images

England have been left with a selection dilemma before their last-16 tie at Euro 2024 after Phil Foden left the team’s base to attend the birth of his third child. Foden has started England’s three matches in Germany and it is unclear if the 24-year-old Manchester City player will be back with the squad in time for the last-16 tie in Gelsenkirchen on Sunday. England are hopeful he will be.

Gareth Southgate was already under pressure to change his attack after his forwards once again failed to click in the disappointing goalless draw with Slovenia on Tuesday. England, who progressed as winners from Group C, have scored two goals in three games.

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