Manchester City’s defensive duo in midweek action this week have piled on the praise and admiration for teammate Phil Foden, following his brace on the European stage.The 25-year-old is edging ever

The latest Adam Clery Football Column newsletter breaks down why Phil Foden thrives at Manchester City but has struggled to make an impact for England

In the past, Phil Foden and Erling Haaland have looked to be on different wavelengths but the duo are now complementing each other

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Phil Foden Reveals Secret Behind His Return to Form. Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden has admitted that a “smile” has returned to his football—the secret to the 25-year-old’s resurgent form this season.

Phil Foden’s brace helped Pep Guardiola’s side win the Manchester City vs Dortmund game 4-1 at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday, November 5. The Cityzens showed some vintage form to thrash the Germans easily.

It has been a turbulent few months for Morgan Gibbs-White. Courted by Tottenham in the summer — when they felt they had activated a release clause in his contract — the midfielder was persuaded to stay following conversations with Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis during a pre-season training camp in Portugal.

Man City are planning to begin talks with Phil Foden over a new big-money contract as they aim to extend his deal past 2027 after a strong start to this season.

England boss Thomas Tuchel says he does not see Phil Foden as a winger and that he will play a central role for the Three Lions. The Manchester City forward has earned an England recall for their World Cup qualifiers against Serbia (13 November) and Albania (16 November).