John Stones has praised his membership and England teammate Phil Foden, stating that England are fortunate to have such a expertise at their disposal.
- Stones glad to play with Foden
- Says the 22-year-old is “horrifying”
- Foden began and scored in opposition to Wales
WHAT HAPPENED? Stones has joined the likes of Gary Neville in heaping reward on the 22-year-old who hasn’t performed his means into Gareth Southgate’s plans simply but, regardless of many a participant and pundit saying Foden must be beginning.
WHAT THEY SAID: Talking in a press convention, Stones stated: “I’ve by no means seen anybody like Phil, at that age, together with his potential and his soccer information. It’s the freedom in how he performs and the way he expresses himself. It’s horrifying. I’m an enormous fan of him. I’m fortunate to play with him every single day. I’m fortunate, Man Metropolis are fortunate and England are fortunate.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Foden hasn’t actually been capable of lay his mark down to date, solely beginning one in every of England’s three group video games with the likes of Mason Mount and Marcus Rashford most well-liked. The identical cannot be stated for Stones who has partnered Harry Maguire in each England sport to date. That appears set to proceed with Southgate seemingly selected his centre-back pairing.
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WHAT NEXT FOR FODEN? After beginning and scoring in opposition to Wales in England’s remaining group sport, Foden will probably be hoping to begin in opposition to Senegal within the Three Lions’ spherical of 16 tie on Sunday.