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sport news Phil Foden admits frustration with his bit-part England role at the World Cup trends now
sport news Phil Foden admits frustration with his bit-part England role at the World Cup trends now

sport news Phil Foden admits frustration with his bit-part England role at the World Cup trends now

'I am disappointed not to start more games': Phil Foden admits frustration with his bit-part England role at the World Cup... but insists he is a 'team player' while heaping praise on fellow attackers Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford ahead of Senegal clash

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Manchester City and England star Phil Foden has admitted frustration at not having played a greater role for his country at the World Cup

Foden, 22, made his first start for Gareth Southgate's side at the tournament against Wales on Tuesday evening - scoring his first ever major international tournament goal, justifying the clamour for his selection following the USA game.

Speaking ahead of England's crunch last-16 tie with Senegal on Sunday, Foden said he was 'disappointed' not to have played more but insisted he is a 'team player' who enjoys the success of his team-mates.   

Phil Foden put in an impressive display against Wales -  but admitted frustration at not having played a greater role thus far

Phil Foden put in an impressive display against Wales -  but admitted frustration at not having played a greater role thus far

'It has been up and down,' he told BBC TV (via BBC Sport).

'[I am] disappointed not to start more games but it is part of the tournament. I am a team player and when I

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