'The level of expectation is beyond a young guy who is still establishing himself internationally.'
Phil Foden has played just 19 minutes of football in Qatar across England’s opening two games. Image: PA ENGLAND MANAGER GARETH Southgate wants to ensure Phil Foden does not become a victim of his own success.
There was widespread clamour for Foden to be introduced and Southgate was criticised for not utilising the 22-year-old as his side struggled to create chances at the Al Bayt Stadium. “This is still a unique environment. He is still a really young player and he’s doing brilliantly well and we love him to bits. We also have got to look after him a bit as well.”
But both players – Bale is 33 and Ramsey 31 – have been way below their best in Qatar, leaving some Wales fans to call for the pair to be benched with Page’s side on the brink of World Cup elimination.“I’m going to pick a team that I think can go out and compete against England, whether that’s with or without them. I’m not going to give that away.“If they don’t start, can they can make an impact? That’s always been my dilemma playing games in quick succession.
Any win would put Wales into the knockout phase as long as Iran and the United States draw the other game in the group. Wales have not beaten England since Mark Hughes secured a 1-0 win in the 1984 British Home Championship.
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