England's Foden ruled out of international duty due to illness, confirms Guardiola

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed that midfielder Phil Foden is unlikely to join the England squad for the Nations League matches against Ireland and Finland as he is currently unwell.

The 24-year-old, who was called up by interim England boss Lee Carsley for matches in Dublin on Sept. 7 and Finland at Wembley three days later, has made only one appearance for City this season as a substitute in their Premier League opener at Chelsea two weeks ago.

"I don't think so right now," Guardiola said when asked about Foden joining the England team. "I think he will not go but I don't know. He doesn't feel well. But national teams, they decide."

Foden has earned 41 caps for England and started all of their games at Euro 2024 in Germany.