Foden to return to England camp after birth of child

England midfielder Phil Foden will return to Germany connected Thursday aft travelling to nan United Kingdom for nan commencement of his 3rd child.

The 24-year-old near nan England campy for what nan Football Association said connected Wednesday was a "pressing family matter".

Foden, who has 37 caps, has started each 3 of England's group games astatine nan tournament, including Tuesday's tie pinch Slovenia.

England play Slovakia (17:00 BST) successful nan past 16 of Euro 2024 connected Sunday successful Gelsenkirchen and Foden should beryllium progressive successful training connected Friday.

Manager Gareth Southgate's broadside vanished apical of Group C pinch 5 points from 3 matches.

In April, Foden and his partner Rebecca Cooke announced connected Instagram they were expecting a 3rd child.

The couple's different children are boy Ronnie, five, and girl True, who is 2 years old.