Foden is a given

THERE could have been any number of reasons why Thomas Tuchel decided not to go and watch Jude Bellingham play for Real Madrid against Liverpool at Anfield.

- BY RICHARD LEWIS

JOHN STONES has no doubt his Manchester City teammate Phil Foden has given England boss Thomas Tuchel a selection headache.

Foden scored a superb double to inspire City's 4-1 defeat of Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Wednesday.

The City playmaker (right) was omitted by Tuchel last month but Three Lions defender Stones feels he is firmly in the frame for a return.

He said: "I'm just so pleased for him. I'm a big fan of Phil.

"I know he wants to be (in the squad). I think without a doubt, he's given him [Tuchel] a good headache for selection."

It might have been his day off. Or he might just not have fancied a sodden Tuesday night on Merseyside.