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Daniel Murphy

Gareth Southgate explains Man City star Phil Foden's role in his England World Cup side

Gareth Southgate has explained he can see Phil Foden playing a number of roles for England but has still voiced concern about his lack of time in attacking midfield at Manchester City.

The Three Lions boss has predictably been on the receiving end of stiff criticism over the last few days following his side's deflating 0-0 draw with the United States. The big talking part of the match in the aftermath was the fact that Foden wasn't brought on in the second half even though England were severely lacking an attacking spark.

Pundits and supporters alike have questioned how a player of the City star's skill and ability has only managed to play 19 minutes in the World Cup so far but Southgate has insisted he still has an important role to play. When asked about Foden's role in the side by the BBC, he replied: “There’s different possibilities with that.

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