Phil Foden was beaming after playing a starring role in England's World Cup win over Wales, but admitted he was aware of the pressure back home for him to start the game.
Foden came off the bench in England's opener against Iran, but was an unused substitute in the frustrating 0-0 draw with the USA. England boss Gareth Southgate explained that bringing Foden on to play centrally wasn't in his thinking as he doesn't play there regularly for Manchester City, but insisted the 22-year-old would have a key role to play at the World Cup.
As the clamour grew for Foden to start in the final game against Wales, Southgate obliged and was rewarded by Foden's goal immediately after Marcus Rashford's free-kick opener - with the set-piece won by Foden.
