Set Foden free! How England should line up in World Cup clash with Wales

It’s time for Gareth Southgate to unleash Phil Foden on this World Cup.

England were crying out for the Manchester City star as they struggled to an uninspiring stalemate against the United States on Friday night.

But Gareth Southgate decided to keep him on the bench, much to the frustration of the Three Lions supporters in the stands, and those watching back home.

Southgate has since insisted that he "loves" Foden as a player and has given assurances that he will be handed opportunities to make his mark in Qatar.

Well, he needs to be given that opportunity against Wales on Tuesday night.

Barring a horror result, England have already secured passage through the knockout stages, so Southgate can try a few new things against Robert Page’s side.

And Foden’s quality and creativity could make a major difference in the central areas and revitalise an attack which looked worryingly toothless against the US.

Southgate doesn’t need to make wholesale changes to his team just because of one poor result and he certainly doesn’t need to move away from the 4-3-3 system he has been using.

But a few new faces could certainly be beneficial and Foden has to be one of those.