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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Lawrence Ostlere

Thomas Tuchel casts doubt on Phil Foden’s chances of making England’s World Cup squad

Phil Foden was substituted by manager Thomas Tuchel in the second half of England’s defeat by Japan - (Action Images via Reuters)

Phil Foden is struggling to “have the full impact” in an England shirt and his place in this summer’s World Cup squad is in doubt, Thomas Tuchel has said.

The England manager deployed Foden as a striker in Tuesday night’s friendly match with Japan at Wembley, in the absence of the injured Harry Kane, but the Manchester City player was ineffective and was substituted after 58 minutes having had little influence on the game.

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