[Saba Sports News] Phil Foden has recently been left out of England’s World Cup squad. The national team will travel to the United States, Canada and Mexico to compete in the tournament next month. Foden’s seven-year-old son Ronnie has voiced dissatisfaction over Thomas Tuchel’s decision to exclude his father from the lineup. Ronnie shared a fan letter addressed to his dad on his Instagram account with 4.1 million followers, which expressed shock at Foden’s omission. The letter reads: “Missing out on a major tournament surely hurts. We can never fully understand how painful this is, yet we know you are an incredible footballer. You are going through a tough spell right now, and that is perfectly normal, for no one is flawless. Hold your head high and don’t let negative remarks and criticism wear you down.”
The editor believes that letter vividly conveys fans’ feelings after learning Foden’s exclusion, and the heartfelt words are truly touching. Missing a major tournament is surely upsetting. We may never fully grasp the depth of his sorrow, yet we recognize Foden as an outstanding footballer.