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straight to your inboxGareth Southgate says he has spoken to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to explain why Mason Greenwood was called up to the England squad last month. The Manchester United attacker made his England debut against Iceland last month but was sent home from the squad after breaching COVID protocol with Manchester City's Phil Foden.

straight to your inboxGareth Southgate says he was impressed by what he saw in Phil Foden's England debut, and his second half substitution was not a reflection on his performance.The Manchester City attacking midfielder played for his country for the first time in England's 1-0 win over Iceland, which came courtesy of a late Raheem Sterling penalty.Whilst Foden was replaced by Danny Ings in the 68th minute, England boss Southgate said he was happy with the 20-year-old's display.Speaking to Sky Sports post-match, Southgate said Foden did well in difficult circumstances."I thought he did well," he said, explaining Foden's substitution was a tactical decision."You can see some of the through passes, his touch in midfield.

straight to your inboxGareth Southgate says Phil Foden has slotted right into the England set-up after handing the attacking midfielder his first international start. The Manchester City youngster started for England against Iceland in the Nations League with all the focus on how he transitions his impressive club form onto the international stage.