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Published on 2024-07-07 18:30:00
During England’s quarter-final match against Switzerland in Euro 2024, Phil Foden was played in a different role in midfield alongside Jude Bellingham rather than his usual position as a left-winger. The tactical setup saw Foden switching between different shapes during possession, showing versatility in his gameplay. Despite some mixed performance, Gary Lineker noted that Foden excelled in his natural attacking midfield position during the game.
Gareth Southgate praised Foden’s performance, acknowledging that the midfielder had more freedom to play his natural game against Switzerland. Foden displayed good passing and combination play in the first half, contributing to England’s strong performance in the early stages of the match. However, in the second half, Foden made some sloppy decisions and played it safe at times, missing opportunities to take risks and create more scoring chances.
Overall, Foden’s performance against Switzerland was a mix of positives and areas for improvement. While he showed glimpses of his talent and skills, there were moments where he could have been more decisive and impactful in the game. With the semi-final against the Netherlands approaching, there is hope that Foden can build on his performance and take more risks to make a significant impact in the match.
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