From his eyes, Pep Guardiola had never seen a player with as much talent as Phil Foden at the age of 20. In other words, the English put expectations on the shoulders of this 1m70 kid. In three fantastic seasons, Foden knows how to be decisive with Manchester City (7 goals and 3 assists already this season), but before the start of the World Cup he fell out of favor with England manager Gareth Southgate. With Pep Guardiola, undisputed owner Phil Foden struggled to win the selection. His half-hearted performances didn’t help, but when the talent is there, he always shows up to prove himself.
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“Phil Foden is a player on another level»
Established for the first time against Wales at the World Cup, he took advantage of Raheem Sterling’s absence to start on the left of England’s attack against Senegal. A high-flyer with two assists, this round of 16 could look like his guide.
In any case, he impressed former England footballer Gary Neville, who was present on the set of Bein Sport.You don’t play for Pep Guardiola’s teams unless you’re exceptional, otherwise he lets you down. He watches Foden and says he’s one of the best talents he’s ever worked with. I think Phil Foden is a player on another level.»
Danger for the French team
With a unique profile in the English group, Phil Foden has a card. In his Times column, Wayne Rooney said that it “England’s best technical player” and that he knows how to do everything.It creates chances, scores goals and allows you to control the flow of the game.Relentless in pressing and a virtuoso with the ball at his feet, he now looks vital to England’s eleven for the remainder of the competition.
In Saturday night’s game against the French national team, he should have Jules Cunde, who will have a difficult task of not giving him too much space. This battle on the right wing of the Blues could be one of the key ones in this match. More generally, France’s entire defense will have to be alert against the competition’s best attack (12 goals scored). This quarter will no doubt be a great opportunity for Phil Foden to showcase his full talent as he tries to guide England into the last four of the World Cup.
Source: Le Figaro
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