Phil Foden’s journey at Manchester City has been a testament to patience and perseverance. Initially used as a rotational player by Pep Guardiola, the young midfielder has now solidified his position as one of the manager’s indispensable performers. Guardiola’s decision to rest Foden in the Premier League game against Crystal Palace to ensure his readiness
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The debate over squad size for the upcoming UEFA Euro 2024 tournament in Germany has taken center stage once again. With the recent increase to 26-man squads at Euro 2020 and FIFA’s 2022 World Cup due to the COVID-19 pandemic, national team coaches are pushing for the larger squads to become a permanent fixture. Netherlands
Kalvin Phillips, once named England’s Player of the Year, has experienced a drastic decline in his career less than three years later. This downfall can be pinpointed back to his £43 million move from Leeds United to Manchester City in 2022. Despite his initial optimism, he struggled to make an impact at City, making only
Manchester City’s right-back, Kyle Walker, suffered an injury blow during England’s friendly against Brazil, which could have implications for City’s upcoming clash with Arsenal. Walker was substituted in the first half of the game at Wembley after appearing to injure his hamstring. This injury comes at a crucial time for City, who are in the
England’s recent defeat to Brazil has raised questions about their ability to consistently perform against top-tier nations. Despite Gareth Southgate’s efforts to reshape the team and reconnect with the fanbase, England still struggle to deliver against elite sides. This defeat highlights the ongoing concerns surrounding the team’s performance when faced with strong opposition. One of
England striker Harry Kane is set to return to Bayern Munich to further his recovery from an ankle injury, as confirmed by Gareth Southgate. Kane will not be participating in the upcoming match against Belgium at Wembley. Kane joined the England squad after sustaining an ankle injury during Bayern’s recent match against Darmstadt. Despite his
England manager Gareth Southgate swiftly shut down rumors linking him to the Manchester United job, calling it “completely disrespectful” to current boss Erik ten Hag. Southgate emphasized that his focus is solely on leading the Three Lions and delivering success in the upcoming European Championship. Despite his contract expiring in December, Southgate asserted that he
The controversy surrounding the design of the England shirts for the European Championship has sparked a debate on the balance between tradition and modernity. Sir Keir Starmer, the Labour leader, has criticized the alteration of the St. George’s Cross on the shirts, calling for them to be changed back to the original white version. This
Bukayo Saka, the 22-year-old winger for Arsenal, has made the tough decision to leave the England camp and head back to his club for further rehabilitation. This news comes as a blow to both Saka and England, as he will now miss out on upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Belgium. The Football Association (FA) announced
United States’ new home jersey, although dripping in patriotic symbolism, lacks originality and creativity. The design, borrowing heavily from the national flag, seems safe and uninspired, earning a mediocre rating of 6.5/10. The away kit, on the other hand, with its glitchy, spiked graphic and bold slogan, shows a bit more creativity and earns a