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Phil Foden's Brilliant Double Sends Message to England Boss Tuchel

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Phil Foden shines as Manchester City dominate Borussia Dortmund


Phil Foden's stunning performance helps Manchester City secure a win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.


“When Phil is in the level, playing between the lines, in the pockets, and it doesn't matter, his first touch...”


Pep Guardiola is backing Phil Foden for a return to the England squad after his impressive performance against Borussia Dortmund. Foden's double helped Manchester City secure a 4-1 win, showcasing his revitalized form and reminding England manager Thomas Tuchel of his talent.




Guardiola praised Foden's standout display, stating he's already back to his best and doesn't need to get closer. The City boss emphasized Foden's quality, saying, “When Phil is in the level, playing between the lines, in the pockets, and it doesn't matter, his first touch, his turn, and after his generosity, running and fighting... he's a special player.”


Foden himself is loving playing again, telling TNT Sports, “I just need to play with a smile on my face, which I'm doing.” Guardiola believes Foden's performance was perfect timing, with Liverpool visiting the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, adding, “Before the big, big match on Sunday, it is important to have him back.”


“Thomas is so smart and wise, and knows exactly what national team needs,” he said. “Thomas knows perfectly well how good Phil is. (But) the national team is different, it is a short time, create a team when you are not a team, because you are not there all together every day.


“But come on, Phil - there's no person in this country and all around the world who doesn't know his quality and ability. But England is so lucky to have many good players. That's why Phil has to push himself to be better and better and better, because when he is called, he can say 'Okay, I'm going to show how good I am'.”


Asked if Foden was on his way back to top form, Guardiola said: “He is already there.


“He does not need to get closer,” he added. “It is true we have missed goals and he got two incredible goals. How many times have we seen that from Phil? The generosity with the effort but also with the quality in the final third. We missed it a lot.


“When Phil is in the level, when playing between the lines, in the pockets, and it doesn't matter, his first touch, his turn, and after his generosity, running and fighting, as much as Phil is happy and (feeling) love and joy, the rest, you don't have to say much, because he's a special player,” Guardiola said. “But we need his goals definitely and today, hopefully, the first step.”


Foden said he was loving playing again.


“I just need to play with a smile on my face, which I'm doing,” he told TNT Sports. “Last year was tough, not just for myself but for everyone. There is a new togetherness this season and you can tell.


“You learn a lot from it when you go through a tough patch. We have great captains in our team and we speak about how we can get back on track. And we've added great players to the squad as well and that's brought real hunger and togetherness. It was just about trying to be the team we used to be and this season we are seeing glimpses of that.”


Pep Guardiola believes Phil Foden's impressive display against Borussia Dortmund is perfectly timed, given Manchester City's upcoming clash with Liverpool on Sunday. Guardiola praised Foden's revitalized form, stating he's already back to his best and doesn't need to get closer. Foden's standout performance has sparked hopes of a return to the England squad, with Guardiola backing his inclusion.


“Before the big, big match on Sunday, it is important to have him back.”




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