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Matthew Hobkinson

Gareth Southgate makes Phil Foden admission as he discusses pressure on Man City star

England manager Gareth Southgate has warned of the pressure being put on Phil Foden after the Manchester City star was left on the bench for England's 0-0 draw with the USA.

After a superb start against Iran, England's World Cup group-phase campaign was dented with a dismal 0-0 draw against the USA on Friday night. England lacked a creative spark going forward, and were put under some pressure by Gregg Berhalter's side.

As the game went on, the absence of Foden became more and more alarming, with many calling for the introduction of the City star to help unlock a stubborn USA defence.

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