Phil: I’m sorry, I have lot to learn
and two women sneak into a bedroom in the team hotel but on a different floor to the players’ sectioned- off rooms.
Foden’s club, Manchester City, said his actions were “well below the standard expected of a City player and England international” while Greenwood’s Manchester United said they were “disappointed” with him.
As the rest of the England squad flew to Denmark for tonight’s Nations League game, Foden, 20, and Greenwood, 18, were sent home to face the music in Manchester.
The FA have launched an investigation, with possible fines and suspensions on the cards, while City and United will likely have plenty more to say on the matter.
Foden, who has thrived under Pep Guardiola at City, last night apologised to all parties affected by his “error of judgment”.
The player said: “Following the story which has emerged 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, 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.
“I am a young player with a lot to learn, but I am aware of the huge responsibility I have. On this occasion I made a poor decision and my behaviour didn’t meet the standards expected of me.
“I will now miss the opportunity to travel to Denmark, and that hurts. I will learn a valuable lesson from this error in judgment.”
The FA described the behaviour of the two players as “unacceptable”.