Aston Villa: Morgan Rogers licking his lips as Scott Minto backs Phil Foden to miss World Cup cut

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(Credit: Imago) Fri 3 April 2026 7:45, UK Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers appears to have taken a giant step towards being involved in England’s plans for this summer’s World Cup. Rogers has been a crucial part of Villa’s push for the Champions League this season, and as a direct competitor to Foden for a place in the England team, this situation is playing perfectly into his hands. ⚽ Aston Villa Matchday ⚽ Team news, line-ups, expert previews and tactical analysis for every Aston Villa fixture.

VISIT THE VILLA MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Rogers to snatch England starting spot for the World CupRogers faces serious competition for a starting spot for his country this summer, but the struggles of some of his biggest rivals last week look set to leave him in a strong position to get a shirt. He was played in his best position against Uruguay and didn’t play well.

He’s not starting games (for City), I think he’s in a really bad place at the moment.”Foden’s demise looks set to take Rogers one step closer to a potential starting spot, with him and Jude Bellingham now appearing as the most viable options for the attacking midfield role. He will be licking his lips at that prospect, especially considering that Thomas Tuchel also likes to use him in the right-wing role. 😫 "It's such a shame!"😱 "I don't see how he can go!"Scott Minto claims there's no way Phil Foden will make Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad pic.twitter.com/rM7vMjpdYs— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) April 2, 2026 View Tweet At this point, Rogers is surely a shoo-in to make the cut for the final squad, and he could even find himself in the XI, despite some bigger names being available.