Manchester City star Phil Foden has issued a statement of apology after he was axed from the England squad on international duty.
Foden issued the humbling apology on social media after being sent home from England duty in disgrace.
The Manchester City star and England team mate Mason Greenwood flew home separately while the rest of the England team flew on to Denmark.
It appears the young pair broke quarantine rules after it was revealed they met with two girls in the team hotel.
Foden has now released a statement as he publicly apologized for his actions just hours after his first England start.
He posted on his Twitter account: “Following the story whcih has emerged today regarding my actions in Iceland, I want to make a full apology.
“I apologise to Gareth Southgate, to my England team-mates, to the staff, supporters and also to my Club and my family.”
“When I was called up by Gareth for these games, my first reaction was that of immense pride. To pull on that shirt for the senior team in my England debut was an incredible privilege.” Foden added.
“I am a young player with a lot to learn, but I am aware of the huge responsibility I have in representing Manchester City and England at this level.
“On this occasion I made a poor decision and my behaviour didn’t meet the standards expected of me.”
Foden concluded saying he had learnt his lesson.
“I breached COVID-19 protocols put in place to protect myself and my England colleagues. As a consequence I will now miss the opportunity to travel to Denmark with the squad, and that hurts.”
“I will learn a valuable lesson from this error in judgment and I wish Gareth and the team good luck this week.”
Foden and Greenwood could both face disciplinary action from club and country. It could see them banned from next month’s internationals and also miss the start of the Premier League season.
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