Published 12:18 IST, September 9th 2020
Phil Foden & Mason Greenwood had inside help in smuggling Icelandic women into team hotel
Latest reports suggest Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood had help from an inside worker in smuggling the two Icelandic women into the team hotel.
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England internationals Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood landed in massive trouble after y breached COVID-19 guidelines in order to meet up with two Icelandic girls following Saturday's 1-0 Nations League win over Iceland. According to Sun, two youngsters were t only ones involved in act as y h help from an inside worker, presumably a hotel employee. report claims that Foden and Greenwood paid worker handsomely so y could smuggle two girls in despite COVID-19 guidelines banning any visitors. Furrmore, England's game against Denmark could have possibly been suspended h two players h breakfast with rest of team.
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Foden Greenwood scandal mars ir England debut
Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood me ir international debuts on Saturday, helping England to a slender 1-0 win over Iceland. Foden started game and played 68 minutes before being replaced by Danny Ings. Meanwhile, Mason Greenwood me his debut from bench, replacing Harry Kane in 78th minute.
duo celebrated ir England debut by partying with two Icelandic models - Nia Sif Lindal Gunnarsdottir and Lara Clausen - at Risson Blu Saga Hotel in Reykjavik. While only two women showed up at hotel, reports suggest two players were in contact with up to four girls for a late-night rendezvous.
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two players were fined £1,360 by Iceland officials before re were sent home by England manr Gareth Southgate. two players have since issued individual apologies where y said y have 'learnt from ir mistakes' and take full responsibility for same.
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Reports furr claim that Gareth Southgate is extremely unhappy from two youngsters, despite manr showcasing a calm demeaur during his most recent media session. It is said that Southgate could possible axe duo from team for upcoming two/three call-ups.
" consequence has been re and y w need support. Everyone is wing in on m. y need help to rebuild," Southgate told Sky Sports after England drew 0-0 against Denmark on Tuesday. y need to understand expectations of being an England player. We must help m in that process. We need to build trust and you have got to help young people back on ir feet."
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Gareth Southgate said he is unsure if duo will be considered for a recall in October, stating two will have to earn trust of manr and players before returning to international setup. "I've spoken to both of m as I said yesterday y kw what happened is unacceptable on both a COVID basis and, as I've learned more details, on any basis. Eir way, y would have gone home," he ded.
Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood are currently back in England where y are in quarantine. y will later join ir respective clubs in preparation for start of Premier League 2020-21 season.
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(Im Credits: Phil Foden, Mason Greenwood Instagram)
12:18 IST, September 9th 2020