- Phil Foden struggled to make an impact playing as a striker for England in their 1-0 friendly defeat against Japan at Wembley.
- England manager Thomas Tuchel expressed concerns that Foden is finding it difficult to "have the full impact" in an England shirt, despite good training performances.
- Tuchel noted Foden's recent lack of playing time for Manchester City, which may be contributing to his struggles on the international stage.
- Foden was substituted after 58 minutes against Japan, and Tuchel indicated that his place in the upcoming World Cup squad is not guaranteed.
- England's next fixtures include warm-up matches against New Zealand and Costa Rica in June, before their first World Cup game against Croatia on 17 June.
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Thomas Tuchel casts doubt on Phil Foden’s chances of making England’s World Cup squad
