Foden still excels

After impressing for England against Andorra earlier this month in a central midfield role, there have been plenty of calls for Phil Foden to move back into what many feel is his strongest position on a permanent basis.

Two goals and a Man of the Match display as a wide forward against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday in Manchester City’s rampant 4-1 win would suggest club coach Pep Guardiola is right to disagree.

Foden has played all across the frontline this season for City, to great success.

No teammate has scored more than the 21-year-old’s 20 strikes in all competitions since the start of last season, as he continues to excel in his new role.

“I’m enjoying it (the new position),” Foden told the

“I can drop deep and get the ball and pick the passes off. It’s a new role for me and I can say I’m really enjoying it.”