Pep Guardiola stated that Foden’s third child was expected in April.
In preparation for the birth of his third child, PHIL FODEN has left the England camp.
The 24-year-old star of Manchester City kicked off Tuesday night’s dull goalless draw between the Three Lions and Slovenia.
Phil Foden, left, is flying back to the UK for the birth of his third childCredit: Getty
Foden and girlfriend Rebecca have two children – son Ronnie and daughter TrueCredit: Sophie Eleanor Photography / Go PR & Events
But now he’s jetted back to the UK from the camp.
His return to Britain for a “pressing family matter” has been confirmed by the FA.
Before England’s match on Sunday in the round of 16, where they will play either Holland or the runners-up from Group E, he is anticipated to return to the camp.
With his 22-year-old girlfriend Rebecca Cooke, Premier League Player of the Year Foden already has two children: a daughter named True, 2, and a son named Ronnie, 5.
The couple, who were childhood sweethearts, met in school.
With 37 caps for his nation, Foden was the starting player in England’s three Group C games against Denmark, Slovenia, and Serbia.
Due to his struggles when playing off the left side, many supporters have called for him to drop to No. 10 behind Harry Kane.
An England player has been forced to return home due to a personal matter for the second time in a row during this competition.
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8Foden has been with Rebecca since the pair went to school together
Foden has a son Ronnie and daughter True with RebeccaCredit: Rex
Rebecca was spotted at the World Cup supporting FodenCredit: World Cup News Pool (WCNP) – England vs Senegal
Raheem Sterling departed the 2022 World Cup camp in Qatar following a break-in at his house.
Later, he made a comeback to the team and played in the 2-1 loss to France, coming off the bench.
Gareth Southgate, the England manager, is facing intense criticism after yet another subpar performance on Tuesday night.
After the first two games, he only made one alteration to his starting lineup: Conor Gallagher replaced Trent Alexander-Arnold.
At the half, Gallagher was substituted for Kobbie Mainoo against Slovenia.
No other changes were made until the 71st minute, before Cole Palmer, Alexander-Arnold and Anthony Gordon were all given cameos.
Man City boss Pep Guardiola joked back in April that Foden expecting another child could raise his level of performance on the pitch.
The Spanish coach said: “I would love him to go in sixth gear in every single action but afterwards you are less precise, you lose the ball all the time and that is not effective.
“You have to reduce the time so you know the moments when you have to be more aggressive and calm.
“But it’s a question of time. He can improve a lot and has improved a lot from the beginning of the season and from the previous seasons.
“Maybe with the third kid that is coming for his family, that will help him.”
8Foden’s stats against Slovenia on Tuesday night