FA condemn Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood as 'unacceptable' COVID breaches confirmed

straight to your inbox Micah Richards has insisted Manchester City have been vindicated by their decision to start Phil Foden after he was sent home from international duty by England. The City youngster scored during their win over Wolves in their first game of the Premier League season on Monday, and in last night's Carabao Cup victory over Bournemouth.

straight to your inboxJoleon Lescott has praised Manchester City starlet Phil Foden for his football intelligence and has backed the youngster to gain more first-team minutes after the departure of David Silva.Foden started City's first Premier League games of the season on Monday night and was on the scoresheet in their 3-1 victory over Wolves.With Silva drawing an end to his 10-year stay in Manchester, there is an expectation that Foden could step into his shoes this season.Pep Guardiola

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has blasted Phil Foden’s critics and suggested they should spend more time policing their own behaviour.But the Manchester City boss stopped short of laying into England manager Gareth Southgate, who aroused Ole Gunnar Solskaer’s ire over the way Manchester United starlet Mason Greenwood was treated.Greenwood and Foden found themselves on the front pages after entertaining two Icelandic women in the team hotel after making their England debuts in a 1-0 win in

Manchester United and Manchester City starlets made their England debuts against Iceland earlier this month but were sent home in disgrace after breaking quarantine rules at the team hotel.Ferdinand takes a sympathetic view of young players getting into trouble due to the fact they are learning about their responsibilities.Speaking on BT Sport, the former United defender said it is a case of understanding what is expected.He said: "Understanding your responsibilities is very difficult so I can

Manchester United defender Gary Neville has said that people shouldn’t be too harsh on Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood after they were sent home from England duty.The duo were caught breaking social distancing rules after making their international debuts against Iceland on Saturday.Both players were sent back to England, and were available for selection in the Nations League fixture against Denmark on Tuesday.They now face criticism from fans and the media, with many calling for them to be left

straight to your inboxMason Greenwood has apologised for breaking COVID-19 protocols while on England duty and described his behaviour as 'irresponsible'. Within 48 hours of making his England debut against Iceland, Greenwood and Manchester City playmaker Phil Foden had to leave the camp after breaching the strict bio-bubble in Reykjavik.

Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Monday 7 September.Phil Foden has been removed from the England squad, along with international colleague Mason Greenwood, after the pair breached the national squad’s Covid-19 rules. “While they did not leave the team hotel, it was an unacceptable breach of our protocol.

Icelandic media published stills and a short video of girls in a hotel room with the pair from Sunday. Foden and Greenwood will now miss England's match against Denmark on Tuesday night.

Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood after they were sent home by England for breaches of COVID-19 protocols. The former England midfielder has leapt to the defence of the City and Manchester United starlets following the drama in Iceland.

straight to your inbox England coach Gareth Southgate has confirmed Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood and Manchester City playmaker Phil Foden have been told to leave the squad after breaking COVID-19 guidelines.