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Published on 2024-07-09 10:15:00
Manchester City’s Phil Foden has responded to critics who accused him of avoiding taking a penalty in England’s shoot-out against Switzerland. Despite reaching the semi-finals of the European Championships, Gareth Southgate’s team faced criticism for their style of play and player selection. Promising players like Cole Palmer, Anthony Gordon, Ivan Toney, and Ollie Watkins were limited in their roles until recent outings.
Foden, who was substituted before the penalty shoot-out against Switzerland, stated that he would have taken a penalty if he was still on the pitch but understood the decision to have more experienced penalty takers step up. Despite not taking a spot-kick, Foden emphasized the importance of confidence in scoring penalties and praised Southgate’s selection strategy. The young player has shown his goal-scoring abilities, winning the Premier League Player of the Season in the recent campaign.
With Manchester City looking for more contributions on the right-wing, Foden’s role in the upcoming season remains uncertain. The Englishman has proven his goal-scoring prowess and versatility, earning recognition as a key player for both club and country. Despite criticism, Foden’s performance on the pitch continues to speak for itself.
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