Soccer-England's Foden lives up to hype to give Southgate nice dilemma


Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Group B - Wales v England - Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar - November 29, 2022 England's Phil Foden celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Paul Childs

DOHA (Reuters) - The public clamour for Phil Foden's inclusion in England's starting line-up for Tuesday's clash against Wales had become so intense that there was a danger it could end in anti-climax.

Yet, handed his chance by Gareth Southgate, the 21-year-old Manchester City forward grabbed it in style, scoring England's second goal in a 3-0 win that sent England into the last 16.

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