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England’s number 10 dilemma as Phil Foden and Cole Palmer fight for their place

DAVE KIDD examines the battle between Phil Foden and Cole Palmer for England’s No 10 spot – and why the friendly matches against Uruguay and Japan are vital for their World Cup hopes.

25.03.26, 08:00 Updated 25.03.26, 00:36 7 Minute Read

Dave Kidd

Dave Kidd

So who’s going to pull the strings for England at No 10 against Uruguay on Friday night?

Will it be the sublimely-gifted Mancunian left-footer, nurtured with kid gloves by Pep Guardiola, who went into Euro 2024 in the form of his life, left Germany intensely frustrated, and currently looks a shadow of his former self?

Or will it be the sublimely-gifted Mancunian left-footer, nurtured with kid gloves by Pep Guardiola, who went into Euro 2024 in the form of his life, left Germany intensely frustrated, and currently looks a shadow of his former self?

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Dave Kidd

Dave Kidd One of the most recognisable England voices of the last two decades. A Fleet Street heavyweight known for authoritative reporting, sharp opinions and a deep understanding of the mood inside an England camp.

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