Overview
- After Tuesday’s 1-0 loss to Japan at Wembley, Thomas Tuchel said Phil Foden is “not a guarantee” for England’s World Cup squad.
- Foden started both March friendlies against Uruguay and Japan but was taken off before the hour in each outing.
- His club minutes and output have dipped, with only four starts in Manchester City’s last 15 games and no Premier League goal since December 14.
- Competition for England’s central creator role is intense, with Jude Bellingham, Morgan Rogers, Cole Palmer and Eberechi Eze also in contention.
- Pep Guardiola said Friday he has “nothing” to worry about with Foden’s long-term form, as England target a final list by the end of May and a pre-camp in Florida in early June.