Phil Foden is unlikely to join up with the England squad for their upcoming Nations League games because of illness, says Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said midfielder Phil Foden is unlikely to join up with the England squad for Nations League fixtures against Ireland and Finland due to illness. The 24-year-old,

Pep Guardiola suspects Phil Foden will have to drop out of the England squad due to a virus. Foden started every match on England’s run to the final of Euro 2024 this summer but missed Manchester City ’s 4-1 win over Ipswich Town and Saturday’s 3-1 win at West Ham after feeling discomfort against Chelsea on the opening weekend.

England's Joe Root said he had lost none of his desire to score runs for his country and get better as a player after compiling his 34th test century on Saturday at Lord's in the second test against Sri Lanka.

Joe Root has chalked up a record 34th test century for England as the hosts raced closer to a series victory over Sri Lanka in the second test at Lord’s.

Joe Root was adamant he had a "lot more to contribute" after his record-breaking 34th Test century took England nearer to a series victory over Sri Lanka at Lord's.