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Published on 2024-07-04 12:00:00
Manchester City will have several players participating in the quarter-final matches of the 2024 European Championship, with 14 players initially selected from the Premier League for the tournament. One pundit, Darren Bent, criticized Phil Foden for his underwhelming performance for England, suggesting a change in tactics for the upcoming match against Switzerland. Despite Foden’s lack of goal contributions, he has been active in creating scoring opportunities for his team.
Bent recommended that England’s manager Gareth Southgate consider moving Foden to a central role, where he has previously been successful for Manchester City. Foden has not been as effective on the left wing for England, even though he has created numerous chances for his teammates. Suggestions have been made to give other players like Anthony Gordon or Cole Palmer a chance in Foden’s current position to shake things up and increase England’s attacking threat.
Statistically, Foden has been one of England’s top performers in terms of creating opportunities, despite not scoring any goals or assists at the tournament. With Southgate potentially needing to make changes to improve England’s chances of success in the quarter-finals, Bent’s suggestion of moving Foden to a central position could be a strategic move to maximize his abilities and impact on the team.
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