Former Manchester City defender issues “100 per cent” verdict on Phil Foden’s England World Cup place

Former Manchester City defender issues “100 per cent” verdict on Phil Foden’s England World Cup place Thomas Tuchel will soon decide on his England squad for the 2026 World Cup Phil Foden’s Manchester City struggles place him at serious risk of missing out One former England international has offered his verdict on Foden Wayne Bridge – the former Manchester City and England international – has insisted he would consider Phil Foden for a place in the Three Lions’ squad this summer, despite his performance struggles this season. Foden’s 2025/26 season to date has been one seen as a struggle for consistency and playing time at Manchester City, finding himself increasingly peripheral despite an encouraging run of performances prior to the turn of the year. An early-season burst of form and notable goals against the likes of Manchester United and Leeds was then followed up by Foden starting just one of Manchester City’s last eight games, leading to some extremely tenuous paper talk of a potential move to seek minutes.

Phil Foden receives public Ronald Araujo apology for disgraceful ankle challenge As for the national team, Thomas Tuchel handed him a rare start in the 1-1 friendly draw against Uruguay, although Foden’s performance was criticised as hesitant before his night ended following a horror tackle by Ronald Araújo. With an ankle issue now clouding his immediate fitness and other names pushing to emerge ahead in the pecking order, Phil Foden faces a race against time to prove he can secure his spot in the 2026 World Cup squad. What has Wayne Bridge said about Foden’s England place?

Speaking as part of a new conversation with 10bet , former Manchester City and England defender Wayne Bridge piled on the praise for Foden, explaining why the Etihad Stadium’s No. 47 should be part of Thomas Tuchel’s squad this summer. “Foden hasn’t been playing much, and when you look at the squad and players like Savinho coming in and hitting the ground running, it is a little bit worrying.

It would be stupid to say it isn’t. But he’s such a fantastic player. He’s one of those players where, when you watch him live, you just think ‘wow’.