Pep Guardiola has backed Phil Foden to return to the England squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup if he can build on his current form at club level for Manchester City .

Foden endured a frustrating 2024-25 campaign and experienced a disrupted start to the new season, with a niggling ankle issue keeping him sidelined for Premier League games against Wolves and Brighton.

The 25-year-old playmaker has made a notable impression since returning to the Citizens side, contributing to four goals (two goals, two assists) in his last six appearances across all competitions.

Foden scored the opening goal in Man City’s 3-0 derby triumph over Man United in the Premier League and registered an assist in a 2-0 Champions League win against Napoli four days later, before recording a goal and

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