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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
'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