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Published on 2024-02-07 19:00:00
Former Tottenham and Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood is one of the latest people calling for Phil Foden to be placed in central midfield for the England national team. This request comes after guard Foden’s performance in Monday’s match, where he completed his second career hat-trick and led Manchester City to a 3-1 victory over Brentford.
The 23-year-old Foden had an impressive performance on the field, inspiring many to push for his involvement in England’s midfield, particularly since Pep Guardiola shifted his positioning from the wings to a central role after years of playing elsewhere.
Tim Sherwood voiced his opinion saying, “I agree with some of the comments that were made last night. England manager Gareth Southgate has to build a team around this kid and he has to put him in a position where he wants to play, which is central midfield alongside Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice.”
Sherwood commended Foden’s skill by saying, “For me, I think he’s absolute quality. If you can’t build a team around a genius like this kid, I think we’re going to miss the trick. He just drifts into areas, one touch outside of the box, he just pops it, moves into different positions, knows when to stand still, knows when to move. He’s got a range of passing. Just total quality.”
Following England’s historically reliable defensive midfield, Foden’s and Jude Bellingham’s emergence as world-class midfielders alongside the decline of Jordan Henderson and Kalvin Phillips could potentially require Southgate to reconsider his strategies. With Euro 2024 around the corner, England has four friendlies ahead to experiment with the midfield trio of Foden, Bellingham, and Declan Rice.
The author states, “While it may look attack-heavy, Foden and Bellingham are not averse to going back the other end and helping out while the quality they bring should hopefully mean England see more of the ball anyway. That’s a midfield which would strike fear into the heart of any side and, with an equally exciting forward line, England have to be among the favorites to lift the trophy. Southgate just needs to unleash his best midfield.”
In conclusion, Foden’s tremendous potential has ignited calls by pundits and fans alike for him to be utilized in central midfield for England, given his remarkable recent performances.
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