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Phil Foden out to ‘prove everyone wrong’ with dazzling displays in England shirt

Phil Foden knows the spotlight will be on him at Euro 2024 but he is determined to prove he can replicate his outstanding club form in an England shirt.

Foden, who turned 24 this week, was named Premier League player of the season after his starring role in securing Manchester City’s unprecedented fourth consecutive league title.

Enjoying his best season in a City shirt, midfielder Foden scored 27 goals in all, 19 of them in the league, as he thrived in a more central role for much of the campaign.

He looks a certain starter for England in this summer, but Foden acknowledges he is yet to have the same influence for Gareth Southgate’s side as he has for City.

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