- Wayne Rooney expressed sympathy for Phil Foden after claiming the Manchester City midfielder was brought on as a “charity sub” in the 90th minute of the Carabao Cup final.
- Foden's brief appearance came during City's 2-0 victory over Arsenal on Sunday, with the trophy already secured.
- Speaking on The Wayne Rooney Show, Rooney admitted his surprise that Foden has fallen down the pecking order at City in recent months, as he stated “it feels like something has gone on there”.
- Foden himself acknowledged the “ups and downs” of football following City’s win on Sunday, vowing to return to his early-season form.
- Concerns have been raised about Foden's reduced playing time and its potential impact on his inclusion in the trimmed-down World Cup squad, despite being named in the provisional March international squad.
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