June 16th 2024.
Cesc Fabregas wasn't too impressed with Phil Foden's performance in England's nail-biting 1-0 victory over Serbia in their first match of Euro 2024. According to Fabregas, Foden will need to up his game if he wants to make a lasting impact on the tournament.
The game got off to a great start for England, with Jude Bellingham scoring an impressive header in the 13th minute. But things got tense in the second half as Serbia fought back and England struggled to maintain their lead. In fact, Harry Kane's headed effort was brilliantly saved by Predrag Rajkovic, keeping England on their toes until the final whistle.
But it was England's lackluster performance in the second half that caught Fabregas' attention. He pointed out that the team seemed to struggle when faced with pressure from the Serbians, with players like Foden and Trent Alexander-Arnold making risky passes instead of taking control of the ball. Fabregas, who has won the European Championship in the past, believes that top players like Xavi and Andres Iniesta would never make such careless mistakes.
Fabregas also had some words of advice for Foden, who has had a fantastic season with Manchester City, scoring 19 goals and providing eight assists in the Premier League. But for some reason, Foden has not been able to replicate his club form with the national team. In fact, he failed to have a single shot on goal against Serbia and struggled to make an impact from the left wing.
Micah Richards, who has previously suggested playing Bellingham in a deeper role to make room for Foden in the center, agreed with Fabregas. He shared his disappointment that a talented player like Foden was not able to shine on the big stage. Richards challenged England manager Gareth Southgate to find a system that allows both Bellingham and Foden to play at their best.
In the end, it seems that Fabregas and Richards both believe that Foden has the potential to be a key player for England in this tournament, but he will need to step up his game and take more responsibility on the field. This is his chance to prove himself on the international stage and show that he can perform under pressure.
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