Midfielder Phil Foden unexpectedly leaves England team before Euro 2024 round of 16

Phil Foden was in the England starting lineup for all three Euro 2024 group stage matches, against Serbia (morning of June 17), Denmark (evening of June 20) and Slovenia (morning of June 26).

Phil Foden temporarily leaves England team as girlfriend is about to give birth to third child (Photo: Getty).

The player has just asked permission to leave the England team for family reasons. According to information from the British media, Phil Foden's girlfriend, Rebecca Cooke, is preparing to give birth to the third child for the midfielder currently playing for Man City Club.

Phil Foden is only 24 years old. He said he will return to the England team's training camp before Sunday (June 30), the day England have a match in the round of 16 of Euro 2024.

Midfielder Phil Foden has promised to return before England's round of 16 match on June 30 (Photo: Getty).

Despite topping Group C, England have been heavily criticised. Football experts and fans in the UK say Gareth Southgate's team has not been convincing in the group stage.

In response, coach Gareth Southgate calmly said: "I know everyone's reaction, I will give up the boring style of play that the England team has shown."

"England will show a different face in the next round, it's just that at the moment I don't see any suitable team for us to make that change," coach Gareth Southgate affirmed.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/the-thao/tien-ve-phil-foden-bat-ngo-roi-doi-tuyen-anh-truoc-vong-18-euro-2024-20240627005839367.htm