Foden Determined To Improve After Criticism Of Serbia Performance
Phil Foden has come under the cosh following a tepid display in England's EURO 2024 opener but the Manchester City forward is optimistic his telepathy with Jude Bellingham will improve with time.
Foden, the Premier League's player of the season in the just-ended campaign, failed to effect the game in an attacking sense as England claimed a hard-fought 1-0 win over Serbia on Sunday.
Foden was deployed on the left of a front three but it was Bellingham, playing in the former's preferred number 10 position, who claimed the limelight with the only goal of the game.
There have been calls for the 24-year-old to be dropped for England's next game against Denmark on Thursday.
"Jude is obviously an exceptional talent, he carries himself really well and I think he is turning into a leader," said Foden.
"Our link up play is good at times. I think it is improving as well and can keep getting better.
"He is an exciting talent and I enjoy playing with him."
He added: "The first game of a major tournament is always the most difficult – it is important to get off to a win and we did that.
"It was difficult at times. Obviously, we had to defend at times and dig deep.
"But I think that shows a different side to us and if we are going to win something I think that we have to do that."
