Gareth Southgate has a Phil Foden headache at Euro 2024 after the Manchester City talisman's non-existent display against Serbia, but Pep Guardiola previously identified a potential solution
Gareth Southgate’s men secured all three points in their Euro 2024 Group C opener against Serbia on Sunday, winning 1-0 thanks to an early Jude Bellingham header. But it was far from a vintage performance as England ceded control in the second half and allowed Serbia to grow into the game, grinding out a slim victory thanks to a solid defensive and goalkeeping display.
Having yet to deploy Foden there in his career, Guardiola claimed the midfielder has the potential to flourish in a deeper role. That is despite the 24-year-old scoring 27 goals last season and largely being seen as an attacker, either through the middle or on the wings. "But at the same time, he has this instinct, natural, like the big talents, in the final third. I’m not going to stop him. I’m not going to step in and say, 'Don’t do that!' Because he’s unique."
It is important to note that Guardiola was likely offering his thoughts in terms of Foden later on in his career, when his pace declines and he has gained enough tactical knowledge to successfully play deeper. And Foden himself even revealed early on in the season that his favourite position is in the No.10 role, currently occupied by star man Bellingham for England.
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