Manchester City star Phil Foden has made a subtle dig at former England manager Gareth Southgate, expressing frustration over his positioning at the Euros. Foden, who played primarily on the left wing for England, believes he was not utilised effectively and struggled to replicate his club form on the international stage.
![[Foden, who played primarily on the left wing for England, believes he was not utilised effectively and struggled to replicate his club form on the international stage]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/29/06/94625911-14336741-image-a-3_1738133774758.jpg)
'I feel frustrated I didn't get out what I wanted to,' Foden told the Manchester Evening News. 'The position I was put in on the left was very difficult to influence the game. 'Coming off last season—being the best player in the Premier League and playing centre midfield—I do feel the position was quite difficult to get used to.'.
![[Beyond his England frustrations, Foden also addressed Manchester City's uncharacteristic struggles this season]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/29/06/94625915-14336741-image-a-5_1738133813303.jpg)
The 24-year-old Manchester City star emphasised his adaptability but suggested that England never truly clicked at the tournament. 'I'm one who can play multiple positions and I had to try to deal with it the best I could. I don't feel like England ever got going or performed to our potential.'.
![[Currently fourth in the Premier League table, City have not dominated as they usually do under Pep Guardiola. Despite this, Foden remains optimistic about their future]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/29/06/94625907-14336741-image-a-6_1738133815465.jpg)
Manchester City star Phil Foden has made a subtle dig at former England manager Gareth Southgate , expressing frustration over his positioning at the Euros. Foden, who played primarily on the left wing for England, believes he was not utilised effectively and struggled to replicate his club form on the international stage.
Beyond his England frustrations, Foden also addressed Manchester City's uncharacteristic struggles this season. Currently fourth in the Premier League table, City have not dominated as they usually do under Pep Guardiola. Despite this, Foden remains optimistic about their future.
