Thomas Tuchel issues bleak World Cup warning to Phil Foden after failed England auditionPhil Foden deputised for Harry Kane during England's defeat by Japan but his struggles in that game, and more widely, could leave him as the Three Lions' big World Cup casualtyView 2 Images Foden struggled during England's friendlies against Uruguay and Japan (Image: Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images)Thomas Tuchel has delivered a brutal World Cup warning to Phil Foden. Tuchel admitted Foden is “not guaranteed” a place in England’s squad because he is clearly “struggling” on the pitch. ‌Manchester City forward Foden is in serious danger of being the biggest casualty this summer because he is out of form for club and country. ‌England boss Tuchel insists that Foden was excellent in training and in camp but admitted that he failed to live up to expectations on the pitch. The question will be if we will,” admitted Tuchel.

Source: Daily Mirror April 01, 2026 19:39 UTC