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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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David Hytner

Phil Foden ‘not a guarantee’ to make England World Cup squad, says Tuchel

Phil Foden makes a pass
Phil Foden, in action against Japan, has not scored for club or country since 14 December Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian

Thomas Tuchel says Phil Foden is not assured of a place in his England squad for the World Cup finals in the summer after watching him struggle in the Wembley friendlies against Uruguay and Japan.

Tuchel has appeared unconvinced by Foden since taking charge at the beginning of last year but the head coach gave him a big opportunity in the starting lineup in each of the games during this past international window. Tuchel played him in the No 10 role in the 1-1 draw against Uruguay and as one of the No 10s alongside Cole Palmer in an experimental 4-2-4 in the 1-0 defeat by Japan. In both matches, Foden could get little going.

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