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Gareth Southgate hints Phil Foden WILL get his World Cup chance after being overlooked in England's bore draw with the United States as calls grow for the Man City midfielder to start crunch game against Wales

England boss Gareth Southgate insists Phil Foden still has a major part to play at the World Cup as the clamour for the forward to start against Wales intensifies.

Manchester City star Foden has made just one substitute appearance here in Qatar so far, coming on in the 6-2 win over Iran with the game effectively already won.

Southgate overlooked Foden in the 0-0 draw against the USA, instead choosing to introduce Jordan Henderson, Jack Grealish and Marcus Rashford off the bench.

Foden was left on the bench during England's 0-0 draw with the United States
England manager Gareth Southgate insists Phil Foden will get his World Cup chance

England manager Gareth Southgate (right) has insisted that Phil Foden (left) will get his chance at the World Cup after being left on the bench in Friday's goalless draw with the United States

The in-form Manchester City star has been restricted to just one sub appearance so far

The decision drew criticism from some quarters with many onlookers believing Foden should be playing a more prominent role at the tournament.