"Thomas Tuchel says he has "no problem" playing Phil Foden as a number nine as a back-up to Harry Kane if he were ever needed. Foden was recalled to the England squad for this international break and impressed in their 2-0 win over Serbia on Thursday after coming off the bench to replace Kane. He played 30 minutes as the number nine and set up Eberechi Eze's 90th-minute goal, as well as setting up the Arsenal forward for another chance, which hit the bar."
"If Phil stays in his shape and form, I have no problem [playing him as a number nine]. I have some other options in mind that I do not want to discuss in public. Don't forget we have Ollie Watkins and [Danny] Welbeck, [who are maybe] more number nines, also different options to Harry. We have many options, but it will maybe be about who is in shape, what we have in the squad and how we share the minutes."
Phil Foden returned to the England squad and played 30 minutes as a centre forward against Serbia, creating the 90th-minute goal and another chance. Thomas Tuchel said he would have no problem using Foden as a number nine as cover for Harry Kane and noted other forward options such as Ollie Watkins and Danny Welbeck. Tuchel emphasized selection would depend on players' fitness, squad balance and match requirements. Foden has scored four goals for Manchester City this season, provided three assists from 4.0 expected assists and created 38 chances, the most in his squad. Tuchel praised Kane's current form.
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