World Cup 2022 Around the camps

Phil Foden knows it is about time he takes his club form onto the international stage as the England midfielder looks to establish himself among the world’s best.

Long tipped as a future star, the 22- year- old is considered one of the most exciting talents around thanks to his key role in Pep Guardiola’s swashbuckling Manchester City side.

The four- time Premier League winner’s experience belies his tender years, but Foden is quick to admit he has yet to replicate his club performance in his 18 England appearances to date.

Asked if England have seen the best of him, Foden ( inset) said: “Definitely not, but I don’t think it is easy coming into a team and not knowing the players very well.

“You have to learn how to play with different players and what they like best - running behind or wanting balls to feet. Just little details like that.

“I have had enough experience in the England team to understand the players. Hopefully I can bring that into the World Cup.”

WALES

Ethan Ampadu is confident Wales will handle the searing temperatures at the World Cup in Qatar.

Wales have pushed back the start of their daily training sessions from 1.30pm to 4pm local time after being taken aback by the excessive winter temperatures on their arrival in the Gulf state. Even though it is mid- November, earlyafternoon temperatures have been well above average at over 30C. “Of course it’s hot but it’s going to be hot for everyone,” said Chelsea defender Ampadu, who is on loan at Italian Serie A club Spezia. “It’s something we’ll have to deal with. For us it’s about trying to manage that.” Cardiff forward Mark Harris is delighted Wales have arranged later training sessions ahead of Monday’s World Cup opener against the United States. Harris said: “We went out for a walk this morning about 11am and it was very warm. We were sweating just walking around the hotel.

“Obviously, we are not too used to heat like this. But I wouldn’t say it’s daunting or anything. I am not sure if there will be drinks breaks or not. That would help.”