Phil Foden reveals key change to England training after underwhelming start to Euro 2024 – as he admits Three Lions stars ‘expect more from themselves’ ahead of crunch Slovenia clash
- The Manchester City star revealed changes have been made to training
- Phil Foden also stressed that underperforming English stars need to improve
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Phil Foden has revealed that England coaches led by Gareth Southgate have overhauled training ahead of their final group match at Euro 2024.
The Three Lions are looking to bounce back from a disappointing 1-1 draw with Denmark last time out, which saw them miss the chance of qualifying for the next round of the competition.
England are expected to qualify from their group when they play Slovenia, but Foden insisted no risks are being taken as England look to cement their status as favorites before the tournament.
Two poor opening games in Germany have highlighted England’s problems, with midfield balance proving difficult for Southgate, resulting in training being intensified.
Foden has struggled in the national team and has been disappointing so far compared to his stellar performances with Man City last season, which saw them win their fourth consecutive Premier League title.
Phil Foden has revealed that England coaches under Gareth Southgate have dramatically increased the intensity of training
Foden has struggled in the national team and has been disappointing so far compared to his top performances at Man City
The 24-year-old explained that changes have been made to England’s training regime in the wake of the draw against Denmark
The 24-year-old appeared uncomfortable away from the left wing, compared to the more central role he plays at club level, claiming that underperforming stars ‘expect more of themselves’.
Speaking to FA show Lions’ Den, Foden said: ‘I feel like the intensity (of training) has increased a bit.
‘We have had a good start, are on four points, but expect more from ourselves.
Foden also claimed that the England players ‘expect more from themselves’ after recent performances
“I look around and the characters we have, we always expect more from ourselves. Training has increased in the run-up to this match.”
England are blessed with an abundance of superstars in their squad, including recent Champions League winner Jude Bellingham and Bayern Munich star Harry Kane.
Team captain Kane admitted the team underperformed, saying at a recent press conference: ‘If you had said before the tournament, where we are now, that we would have pretty much qualified after two games, then we would have done that.’ he added.
“We can be honest with ourselves that we didn’t play the way we wanted to play. The good sign is that we have still achieved results.’