Euro 2024: The Family Emergency that Made Phil Foden Leave England Camp

• The English FA has confirmed Phil Foden has left the England camp in Germany to return to the UK for a family emergency
• Foden, 24, featured in The Three Lions’ latest game against Slovenia, playing for 89 minutes before getting substituted
• England’s next game at the European Championships will be on Sunday, June 30 2024, against an opponent who will be determined tonight

England has been dealt a blow as one of their more important players, Phil Foden, has left the camp.

The Manchester City ace returned to England, barely 24 hours after playing for 89 minutes against Slovenia in The Three Lions’ final group game.

Gareth Southgate’s side was once again underwhelming in their performance on Tuesday, June 25, although a draw was enough to see them win Group C.

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According to Daily Star, an FA Spokesperson confirmed Foden’s departure, stating:

"Phil Foden has temporarily left the England camp and returned to the UK for a pressing family matter."

Why did Phil Foden leave the England camp?

The Mirror provided further details why Foden suddenly left his national team.

According to the publication, the 24-year-old returned to England for the birth of his third child.

Foden has two children with his childhood sweetheart Rebecca Cooke - a son Ronnie, and a daughter, who arrived in 2021.

Ronnie Foden is quite popular on Instagram. Since his parents set up his account, he has gained more than four million followers.

In one of the photos from Ronnie’s Instagram, his mother, Rebecca, can be seen with a baby bump, indicating she is in the latter stages of her pregnancy.

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Will Foden be back for England?

Since England’s next game is on Sunday, June 30, Foden has ample time to attend to his family commitments and return in time for his nation’s round-of-16 clash.

Who can England face in the last 16?

Sports Brief also reported on England’s possible opponents in the Euro 2024 last 16.

Since Gareth Southgate’s side finished at the top of their group, they will face one of the four best third-placed teams in the last 16. The Netherlands are also a plausible opponent after they finished third in Group D behind Austria and France.