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England’s Foden Set to Return After Welcoming Third Child

Story Highlights
  • Foden will rejoin the squad in Germany
  • He left the camp due to a "pressing family matter"
  • England finished top of Group C

England midfielder Phil Foden will rejoin the squad in Germany on Thursday after traveling home for the birth of his third child.

Family First

  • The 24-year-old temporarily left the England camp due to a “pressing family matter,” confirmed by the Football Association on Wednesday.
  • Foden, a key player with 37 caps, has started all three group stage matches for England at Euro 2024.

Back in Training Soon

  • Despite missing training, Foden is expected to be back for a session on Friday.
  • England will face Slovakia in the knockout stage on Sunday, and Foden’s presence is anticipated.

Successful Group Stage

  • Under manager Gareth Southgate, England finished top of Group C with five points from three games.

Family Update

  • Foden and his partner, Rebecca Cooke, announced the news of their third child on Instagram in April.
  • The couple already have a son, Ronnie (5), and a daughter, True (2).

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