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'I think he's done better for Man City than he has for England': Stuart Pearce OMITS Phil Foden from his Three Lions World Cup starting XI as ex-defender picks Raheem Sterling, Mason Mount and Bukayo Saka ahead of in-form star

Ex-England defender Stuart Pearce has revealed his starting eleven for the Three Lions' World Cup campaign - but it doesn't include Man City star Phil Foden.

The 22-year-old has been one of the standout players in the Premier League this season having contributed six goals and three assists from his opening 11 games.

But despite his impressive record so far, Pearce believes that there are a number of other options who would be 'better' for England than the Man City starlet.

Phil Foden has struggled to recreate his Manchester City form when playing for England
Stuart Pearce said that there are 'better' options that the Manchester City starlet

Speaking on TalkSport, the ex-defender listed his team: 'It lends itself to a 4-2-3-1 formation.