Former England captain Wayne Rooney has criticised coach Gareth Southgate over his World Cup selections.

Manchester City ace Foden was an unused substitute in the draw with USA - a decision that baffled Rooney.

He said: "I found it very strange that Foden did not come on as a substitute against the USA, and as I wrote in these pages before the tournament, he would be a key part of my starting XI if I were the England boss. Technically, he is the best footballer England have.

"He creates chances, he scores goals, he influences games and he gives you control.

"In possession, he always keeps hold of the ball and normally makes the right choices, and out of possession he can get at players as well. He is fast, competitive and good at pressing the opposition.

"I think if you have a talent like Foden, you simply have to play him. He is now a different player from the one we saw at Euro 2020, when he struggled to make an impact.

"He is more mature and came into this tournament on the back of a long period of brilliant performances for Manchester City. He has the form to go with the ability.

"If I were him, I would be very frustrated that I didn't get on the pitch at any stage of Friday's game.

"My starting XI would have Foden on the left and Bukayo Saka competing with Raheem Sterling for a place on the right."