Stuart Pearce wanted England star subbed after 29 minutes in victory over Serbia

Stuart Pearce reckons England star Phil Foden should have been subbed off against Serbia after just 29 minutes when it became obvious he was going to be ineffective.

Foden headed to Germany after a fine season at Manchester City, scoring 19 goals and laying on eight assists as the Citizens won an unprecedented fourth straight Premier League title.

Such form saw the 24-year-old named Man City player of the year, Premier League player of the year and Football Writers’ Association footballer of the year.

However, during England s opening match of Euro 2024 as Bukayo Saka stole the show on the right-hand side.

And Pearce said during the match against Serbia that needed to substitute Foden after only 29 minutes, when the Three Lions were still in the asce…