Overview
- England manager Thomas Tuchel said after Tuesday's 1-0 loss to Japan that Phil Foden's World Cup spot is "not a guarantee."
- Foden started the Uruguay draw and the Japan defeat but was taken off before the hour in both and had the fewest touches of any England starter against Japan.
- His case is hurt by limited time at Manchester City, with only four starts in the last 15 games and no Premier League goal since December 14.
- Tuchel has several options for the No. 10 role, including Jude Bellingham, Morgan Rogers, Cole Palmer and Eberechi Eze, which raises the risk of a big-name cut.
- England must submit a 26-man squad by the end of May, giving Foden a short window to lift his form at club level before warm-ups in early June and the opener against Croatia on June 17.