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Micah Richards has urged Thomas Tuchel to include Phil Foden in England's World Cup squad, highlighting Foden's ability to create 'magic' on the field. Foden recently excelled in Manchester City's 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace, contributing two assists.
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Foden produced two assists to set the foundations of City's 3-0 win over Crystal Palace (Getty)
Micah Richards has called for Phil Foden to be included in the England squad for this summerās World Cup, arguing that the Manchester City midfielder can produce āmagicā when itās needed.
Foden was the star as City earned a comfortable 3-0 win over Crystal Palace on Wednesday evening, with the England international providing two assists including a superb backheel to set up Antoine Semenyo for the opener.
The midfielder picked up the ball with his back to goal and produced a brilliant through ball into the path of Semenyo, who simply had to drag a first-time finish into the far corner to open the scoring.
It set the foundations for a dominant win for City, and Foden had another assist soon after as he helped on Josko Gvardiolās cross into the path of , who added a second before half-time.
Micah Richards believes Phil Foden can produce 'magic' when needed, making him a valuable asset for the England team.
Phil Foden provided two assists, including a remarkable backheel assist for Antoine Semenyo, contributing to Manchester City's 3-0 win.
Phil Foden's creativity and playmaking skills could significantly enhance England's attacking options during the World Cup.

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Foden set up two goals and was unlucky not to grab a hat-trick of assists (Getty)
It marked a positive performance for Foden at a key part of the season, and perhaps provided a reminder of his talents to Thomas Tuchel as the England boss prepares to name his squad for the World Cup.
And Richards highlighted how Fodenās assist shows that he ābrings something differentā to the England set-up.
āAs itās a 26-man squad, there are certain games where teams will play a low block and Foden can unlock the door,ā says Richards on Sky after full-time.
āI know heās not had the best of seasons. But in a World Cup, when you need something special, he can produce that,ā said Richards as he analysed Fodenās first assist.
āTuchel likes Morgan Rogers but in terms of passing and football brain Iād be taking Foden. Heās not played well at times for England, itās not worked for him but he brings something different in a big squad. Heās just got that magic,ā added the former City defender.
While Richards was quick to praise Foden, he did conceded that the City man might struggle to make the final England squad after a disappointing season that has yielded just seven goals and five assists in the Premier League.
āI wish he could have showed it more this season. I hope he gets in but I donāt think he gets in. Heād be in my squad,ā added Richards.
Tuchel is set to name his final squad for the World Cup on Friday, 22 May, with England set to fly to the USA in early June ahead of pre-tournament friendlies against New Zealand and Costa Rica on 6 June and 10 June respectively.