Tuchel Sees Foden as Potential England Striker Option Alongside Kane

In a recent international match, England manager Thomas Tuchel was impressed by Phil Foden's performance after the Manchester City forward returned to the national team fold. Foden, who replaced England captain Harry Kane in the 60th minute, played as a 'false nine' and set up the team's second goal in the 2-0 victory over Serbia.

Tuchel believes Foden's versatility could be a valuable asset for England, stating that he has "no problem" playing the 22-year-old as the team's central striker should Kane be unavailable. The former Chelsea boss even suggested that Foden could potentially challenge Kane for a starting spot if he continues his fine form at the club level.

While acknowledging Kane's exceptional form and goal-scoring prowess, Tuchel sees Foden as a potential "accomplice" who could share minutes with the England captain in crucial matches. The German manager had been impressed by Foden's ability to make "little movements, counter-movements, and little runs" in the Premier League, which he believes could be utilized in the England setup.

With the depth of talent in the England squad, Tuchel is confident that the team has multiple options to fill the striker role, including Ollie Watkins and Danny Welbeck. However, he believes Foden's versatility and recent performances have made him a viable candidate to challenge Kane for a starting spot in the national team.