Eight-cap former England star, 41, spotted in crowd for England’s draw vs Denmark as fans say ‘what’s he smiling about?’
FORMER England and Manchester United star Ben Foster was spotted in the crowd for the Three Lions 1-1 draw with Denmark.
Gareth Southgate‘s side laboured to a 1-1 draw following goals from Harry Kane and Morten Hjulmand in the first half.
Southgate was slammed for his tactics that saw England drop deep after the opener and also for his “Sunday League” deployment of Trent Alexander-Arnold.
England fans may have not enjoyed the game too much, but there was one ex-pro who appeared to be having a good time despite the drab display.
Ex-Watford star Foster was picked up by cameras in the stands towards the closing stages of the game.
Foster, who played eight times for the Three Lions, was seen wearing a blue England shirt and shorts.
He was seen with a beaming smile on his face with his hands in his pockets.
Reacting to his appearance, one fan said: “Not sure what Ben Foster is smiling about after this performance from England.”
A second said: “He’s happy about the content he has for the next podcast show.”
A third said: “Ben Foster at the game. What a lad.”
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Another said: “Up the Fozcast!”
A fifth added: “They got Ben Foster in the crowd cringing hahahahaaaaahaaah.”
ENGLAND vs DENMARK RATINGS
ENGLAND stumbled to a drab 1-1 draw with Denmark.
Here’s how SunSport’s Tom Barclay rated the Three Lions team.
Jordan Pickford: 6
Looked a little jittery early doors, though there was nothing he could do about Morten Hjulmand’s corker and he made a decent parry after the break.
Kyle Walker: 7
Made England’s opener by racing round a sleeping Victor Kristiansen – he’ll be having nightmares of that forevermore – and teeing up Kane via a deflected cross.
John Stones: 6
OK but you have got to wonder how fit he feels having barely played for Man City in the second half of the season, plus his injury and illness issues over the last month.
Marc Guehi: 8 and my star man
Really encouraging again from the Crystal Palace centre-back, looking sharp with his interceptions and assured in distribution.
Kieran Trippier: 6
Like Stones, he was fine, but England really need Luke Shaw back ASAP because having no natural left-footer at left-back is a problem.
Trent Alexander-Arnold: 5
This experiment of playing Trent in midfield is far from convincing, especially when his passing was off it like it was here, barring one good ball to Saka. Subbed on 54 minutes.
Declan Rice: 5
Had to cover so much ground as England dropped worryingly deep in the first half and also lost it a few times in front of his back four.
Bukayo Saka: 7
Not quite as electric as his first half against Serbia, but another solid showing from our right winger who has been our most consistent attacker across the two games.
Jude Bellingham: 6
Nowhere near the majestic display he put in against Serbia and one of many who looked tired.
Phil Foden: 7
Was far more involved than against Serbia – although that was not hard – and had a few dangerous efforts from range, including one that smacked the post after the break.
Harry Kane: 6
Netted his 64th goal for his country with an opener he could not really miss, but then gave the ball away from Denmark’s leveller. Surprisingly subbed.
SUBS:
Conor Gallagher (on for Trent, 54): 7
Vital clearance on the stretch when Christian Eriksen was lurking and was not afraid to put his foot in.
Ollie Watkins (on for Kane, 70): 6
Played in by Bellingham’s lovely ball after coming on but could not finish from an acute angle.
Jarrod Bowen (on for Foden, 69): 6
Copped a nasty tackle which saw Joakim Maehle booked.
Eberechi Eze (on for Saka, 69): 6
On for his tournament bow though he was rarely involved.