Phil Foden has jetted back to Germany after the birth of his third child with girlfriend Rebecca Cooke, having left the England camp earlier this week.
20.06.2024 - 20:39 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Gary Lineker has criticised England captain Harry Kane for his performance in England's disappointing 1-1 draw with Denmark at Euro 2024.
The former Tottenham Hotspur forward scored his first goal of the tournament in the match, giving Gareth Southgate's team an early lead. However, England had to settle for a 1-1 draw after having little control over the game.
This lack of dominance has left England fans and pundits feeling frustrated for the second time in just a few days, with the captain's latest performance being thoroughly analysed by Lineker. "In all honesty? I think Harry Kane needs to do a lot better," he said during BBC Match of the Day's live coverage.
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"I think his movement was minimal, he didn't look to go behind, and he doesn't often, but even when he comes short, he's just drifting short, very kind of lethargically, he's plodding short, and that's not going to help. When you're a striker, your two jobs are: obviously score goals, which he's brilliant at. He has been all his career and he's wonderful at that sort of thing, but I think he needs his manager to say: 'Right, I need a little bit more from you Harry.' I would have expected that if I'd have had that kind of performance.
"As a striker, let me tell you, he's up against three at the back [vs Denmark], so he has got to stretch that team, even when he comes short, you've got to go that way first to keep them up there, and then you come short. So when you get the ball coming short, you don't have to go 20 yards to get it short, like he ambles in, ambles in, and they just
Phil Foden has jetted back to Germany after the birth of his third child with girlfriend Rebecca Cooke, having left the England camp earlier this week.
Phil Foden has temporarily left England’s Euro 2024 camp to return home for a “pressing family matter”.The Manchester City midfielder started all three of England’s group-stage matches in Germany as Gareth Southgate’s side advanced by finishing top of Group C.The Football Association confirmed on Wednesday, 26 June, however, that Foden, 24, would now leave the team’s Spa and GolfResort Weimarer Land base for a spell. “Phil Foden has temporarily left the England camp and returned to the UK for a pressing family matter,” an FA spokesperson said.The PA news agency understands he has returned home as his girlfriend Rebecca Cooke is expecting the birth of their third child.
Phil Foden has returned home as his partner is expecting the birth of their third child, it is reported.
Manchester City star Phil Foden has left England's Euro 2024 camp and returned to the UK due to a "pressing family matter".
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Prince George didn't join his father Prince William to watch the second group stage match between England vs Denmark, with the latter seen cheering on his team and mixing with other royalty.Ten-year-old George - who is a well-known football fan - had to prioritise his education at Lambrook School in Berkshire. Prince William, who turns 42 today (12 June), was spotted having a laugh with King Frederik X of Denmark in the stands during the game on Thursday, 20 June, which ended in a disappointing draw.
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