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Rio Ferdinand questions Gareth Southgate's use of Phil Foden and insists England manager MUST play the Manchester City star in a different role at the Euros

Rio Ferdinand has questioned Gareth Southgate's use of Phil Foden and urged him to build England's midfield around the Manchester City star.

Foden replaced the absent Bukayo Saka on the right wing in the Three Lions' 1-0 loss to Brazil in a friendly at Wembley on Saturday night, with Jude Bellingham in the No10 role as Anthony Gordon deployed on the left wing for his debut.

Conor Gallagher, meanwhile, was selected alongside Declan Rice at the base of the midfield, before making way for England newcomer Kobbie Mainoo in the second half.