Phil Foden has been left out of the latest England squad, with it being suggested that Thomas Tuchel has "finally seen the light".

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• Foden out of England squad
• Man City star asked to be omitted for fitness reasons
• Tuchel has supposedly 'seen the light'

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Manchester City playmaker has struggled for form and fitness in the 2024-25 campaign, with the 24-year-old admitting that he "needs a few weeks off" in order to restore the physical conditioning that allows him to perform at his best.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Foden has been granted rest at the end of the domestic season and ahead of FIFA Club World Cup duty with City. That is because England boss Tuchel has called upon other creative influences for upcoming fixtures against Andorra and Senegal.

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  Foden has registered 10 goals and three assists for City this season, but those numbers are well down on last term – when he found the target on 27 occasions across all competitions. Some fans are pleased to see the six-time Premier League title winner overlooked by the Three Lions.

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  WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING

  Reacting to news of England’s latest selection, @adeogunyale said: "Finally seen the light about that Foden fraud." @TC7123 added: "Bold move not picking Foden, shows that nobody is gonna be undroppable under Tuchel. Would've had Bowen in there personally but overall its a decent squad." @_joebray said: "No Foden in England squad after he asked for a rest to ease the pressure on his injured ankle. No place for Lewis, Stones or Grealish either, so Kyle Walker the only #mcfc representative. No United players either, so it's an England squad without any Manchester-based players."

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