David Moyes defends ‘terrific’ Man City player from critics after Euro 2024 display

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Published on 2024-06-18 09:30:00

David Moyes has rushed to one Manchester City player’s defence after his performance at Euro 2024 was widely slated.

A bi-product of international football that often goes under the radar is how much pressure there is on players to perform.

When players do rise to the occasion, they are championed but when they fail to, they are often scapegoated, perhaps due to being their country’s standout name.

While England beat Serbia 1-0 on Sunday, Kyle Walker, John Stones and Phil Foden would have observed how the consensus around the game remains one of dissatisfaction.

The Three Lions were far from convincing during the contest and perhaps on another night, they would have drawn or potentially even lost the game.

Foden was far from his best as well — earning a three out of 10 rating from Gabby Agbonlahor. Jamie O’Hara had claimed that the Stockport-born midfielder tends not to impact games in an England shirt.

When quizzed about how he would utilise Foden for England and whether he did enough to convince Gareth Southgate to keep him in the side, David Moyes rushed to the 24-year-old’s defence.

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