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

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

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

The player has just requested permission to leave the England national team for family reasons. According to reports from the British media, Phil Foden's girlfriend, Rebecca Cooke, is expecting their third child.

Phil Foden is only 24 years old. He said he will return to the England squad before Sunday (June 30), the day England play their Euro 2024 Round of 16 match.

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

Despite leading Group C, the England team is facing considerable criticism. Football experts and fans in England believe that Gareth Southgate's team has performed unconvincingly 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."

"The England team will show a different face in the next round, it's just that right now I don't see any team suitable 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