Phil Foden has Man City request after specific lockdown work pays off

straight to your inboxPhil Foden has his sights on next season with Manchester City as he looks to continue his rise.Earmarked as a potential talent for years in the academy, the 20-year-old has had to be patient for opportunities under Pep Guardiola's guidance amid regular debate over whether he needs to leave his boyhood club - either temporarily or permanently - in order to fulfil his promise.However, Foden has trusted in Guardiola's path and is now making himself increasingly difficult to

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola backed Rodri for a big future with the club after the midfielder earned praise during Manchester City's 4-0 win at Watford. It has been a promising debut season from the 24-year-old faced with the daunting task of filling Fernandinho's role in what has been a challenging campaign where the team collectively have simply not been able to perform as consistently as is required to win the Premier League.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has stuck to his word and rotated his Manchester City side again to face Watford.Guardiola said a number of the players who started the FA Cup semi-final defeat to Arsenal would keep their places, but that he also planned to make changes and allow all of his squad numbers get some playing time in the final two games of the season.So against Watford, in the final away game of the campaign, Guardiola made four changes, with Joao Cancelo, Bernardo Silva and Phil

straight to your inboxPhil Foden is looking to take advantage of the one-year postponement to Euro 2020 as he looks to break into the England national team next season.Foden has been a regular for Manchester City since the lockdown, giving England boss Gareth Southgate what he wanted when he challenged the midfielder to play more at club level before being considered for a call-up.Such has been Foden's form for City, he has drawn praise for his performances from all quarters, with former

straight to your inboxPhil Foden has expanded on how David Silva is helping improve his game at Manchester City, as he prepares to step up when the popular Spaniard departs the Etihad.Silva will leave City at the end of the season after an incredible ten year spell, with Foden widely considered his natural successor.

straight to your inbox Kyle Walker has described Manchester City teammate Phil Foden as "leaps ahead" of any other youngster he has seen in the game. Walker, a product of the impressive Sheffield United academy, was one of the many talented prospects tempted to Spurs as the North London side identified young, homegrown talent to bring through as a strategy.

straight to your inboxDespite training alongside Sergio Aguero at Manchester City every day, Phil Foden has overlooked his club teammate when asked to name the best finisher he has played alongside.Foden has enjoyed a breakthrough season, especially since the Premier League restart, as he has repaid Pep Guardiola with some impressive performances when given extended game time with City.His form has prompted calls for an England call-up next season, with BT Sport pundit Rio Ferdinand saying he

straight to your inbox Tommy Doyle credited Phil Foden with guiding him through first-team training at Manchester City after he made his Premier League debut for the club on Wednesday. Doyle came on as a second half substitute to make his first league appearance for City, and only his third senior game overall.

straight to your inbox Former Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand has explained why Man City playmaker Phil Foden already looks like a 'senior professional' at this early stage in his career. Foden has taken his game to another level of late, shown by his starring role in the 4-0 win over Liverpool earlier this month.The 20-year-old was on the bench for the subsequent loss at Southampton but started once again at home to Newcastle United tonight.

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola is happy that his Manchester City players have ended his concerns that developed after victories over Arsenal and Burnley. The Blues were quick out of the blocks following the restart of the Premier League, easing past Arsenal 3-0 at the Etihad before knocking five past Burnley a few days later.

Angel Gomes the best of luck for the rest of his career after he decided to leave Manchester United.Gomes left Old Trafford along with nine other academy graduates at the end of June when his contract expired after deciding to turn down a new deal.The 19-year-old became United's youngest-ever player when he made his debut at 16 under Jose Mourinho in 2017 but never nailed down a regular spot in the starting XI, like his fellow youngsters Mason Greenwood and Brandon Williams.While United were

straight to your inbox Phil Foden has already played – and excelled – in three different positions for Manchester City. But Blues boss Pep Guardiola is already planning for a day when the 20-year-old adds another string to his bow, and learns how to play as a holding midfielder.

straight to your inboxEngland fans have demanded Gareth Southgate to build his team around Manchester City star Phil Foden in next summer's European Championships.City faced the newly-crowned Premier League champions Liverpool on Thursday night and smashed the Merseysiders 4-0 at the Etihad Stadium.Foden played a starring role in the victory as he set up the second goal with a threaded pass to Raheem Sterling and then bagged the third himself after playing a lovely one-two with Kevin De Bruyne

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola said Phil Foden can be an “incredible player for the next ten years” at Manchester City. The Blues boss has been criticised for holding back the 20-year-old midfield prodigy, but Foden is now showing that approach was right by playing brilliantly at the highest level.

straight to your inbox Raheem Sterling says next season's title assault began with Manchester City's 4-0 demolition of Liverpool on Thursday night. City bettered the newly-crowned champions at the Etihad thanks to goals from Kevin de Bruyne, Sterling, Phil Foden and an Alex-Oxlade-Chamberlain own-goal.

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola has named Eric Garcia and Phil Foden in his Manchester City starting XI to face Liverpool in the Premier League tonight. City host the newly-crowned champions looking to avenge their defeat at Anfield earlier in the season, and Guardiola has turned to the young duo to try and get the win.