Phil Foden ‘not a guarantee’ to make England World Cup squad, says Tuchel

• Midfielder failed to impress against Uruguay and Japan

• ‘He was excellent in camp but struggles on the pitch’

Thomas Tuchel says Phil Foden is not assured of a place in his England squad for the World Cup finals in the summer after watching him struggle in the Wembley friendlies against Uruguay and Japan.

The head coach has appeared unconvinced by Foden since taking charge at the beginning of last year but gave him a big opportunity in the starting lineup in each of the games during this past international window.