Foden, tipped for greatness from the moment he helped England win the Under-17 World Cup in 2017, has become an integral part of City’s attack. While England manager Gareth Southgate has a plethora of gifted attacking players that would be the envy of many of his predecessors, Foden looks like the one who could provide the X-factor at Euro 2020. Blessed with silky technical skills, vision, anticipation and an eye for goal, Foden offers Southgate several options, either wide in a three-pronged attack, a more orthodox central midfield role or even as a “false nine”. Guardiola rates him so highly that he believes Foden will one day become one of the world’s best holding midfielders. When he takes the ball he is incredibly aggressive against central defenders and shoots and finishes,” Guardiola said of the Stockport-born player.

Source: The Star May 27, 2021 21:00 UTC