'You need Phil Foden and Cole Palmer'... Icon says overlooked stars could've helped England beat Ghana

Phil Foden and Cole Palmer could’ve been the secret ingredients for England defeating Ghana at the FIFA World Cup 2026, according to a football legend.

‘The Three Lions’ were held to a 0-0 draw inside Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA.

Wayne Rooney says England needed Phil Foden and Cole Palmer against Ghana

Despite being the superior team on paper, England couldn’t find a way to get past the Ghana defense and put the ball in the back of the net.

However, Wayne Rooney is confident he knows what could’ve made all the difference. Prior to the start of the tournament, Thomas Tuchel made the decision to not include two talented players in his squad. And ‘Wazza’ has explained why the gifted duo would’ve had the potential to make an impact.

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During the BBC Broadcast, the former Manchester United star explained: “It’s more difficult than when you play against the better teams who are better going forward because there’s more space. I don’t want to go back to it, but these are the games where you need Phil Foden or Cole Palmer, because they’re little clever players in those tight areas. We’ve got Declan Rice, who for all his qualities, getting in little tight areas and linking play, that’s where you need Foden and Palmer.”