Gareth Southgate has explained his decision not to bring on Phil Foden for England in their World Cup clash with the USA.
England drew 0-0 with the USA in their second World Cup game in what was a dull performance from the three lions. England struggled to create any chances throughout the game, with the USA looking the more threatening.
Considering England’s powerful squad, the lack of attacking intent was concerning and Southgate’s decision to not bring on Foden when needing a goal was questionable.
Now, Southgate has explained his decision to leave out the in-form Manchester City star, as quoted below.
Southgate on Foden: "We didn't feel it was right for Phil in the middle because he doesn't play there for his club."
— Miguel Delaney (@MiguelDelaney) November 25, 2022
If Southgate feels Foden shouldn’t be playing in the middle for England then that’s his decision, but to not bring him on at all didn’t make too much sense.
Foden has been in exceptional form for Manchester City this season and is widely regarded as one of the most exciting creative players England have ever produced.
After drawing with the USA, England now face a high-pressure game against Wales on Tuesday night.
3 exciting game changers where on bench only one used Foden Grealish and arnold,he did bring Grealish on which made slight difference should have been Foden in the niddle with Grealish and bellingham either side with Arnold coming down the right with lin point crosses
What planet is he on He plays full backs opposite wings wingers opposite wings Kane in the middle of the park he’s ran his race he got it totally wrong and if it wasn’t for poor finishing by America we would have lost and out played
Britain’s most talented player on the bench when he was desperately needed🤬
Gareth Southgate needs to look for a new job ‘ He is definitely not up for the job of an international manager ‘ He as let the England team down ‘ after the first game with Iran 6 goals and chance after chance ‘ England looked on there way to a semi final place ‘ but if he carries on as he did against the USA we will be lucky to reach the quarter final 🤷♂️ Southgate out x win 6-2 in the first game then the second game struggled to get a 0-0 draw ‘ definitely something wrong 😪
Kane had more touches in our box than theirs that shows how crap we were Southgate out bring back big Sam