England’s Euro 2024 campaign has been impacted by Phil Foden’s sudden departure from the team’s base in Germany to address a pressing family matter.
Foden, who recently earned Premier League player of the year honors for his outstanding performances in Manchester City’s title-winning season, has been a key player for England, starting in all three of their Euro 2024 matches.
His absence from the team is a significant blow, and it remains to be seen whether he will be able to rejoin the team in time for their round-of-16 match on Sunday.
Despite their progress to the knockout stages as winners of Group C, England’s performances have been underwhelming, with draws against Denmark and Slovenia following a narrow win over Serbia in their opening match.
Foden’s struggles to replicate his club form at the international level are not unique among his England teammates, with many of the team’s stars failing to make an impact at the tournament.
However, England have been fortunate in the draw and will avoid the likes of Germany, France, Spain, and Portugal until the final if they continue to progress.
This could provide a boost to their chances of advancing deeper in the tournament, but it remains to be seen whether they can overcome their struggles and make an impact in the knockout stages.
