MATURE FODEN LOOKING TO DO NATION PROUD THIS SUMMER
Manchester Evening News|June 03, 2024
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.
IAN PARKER
MATURE FODEN LOOKING TO DO NATION PROUD THIS SUMMER

Foden, who turned 24 this week, was named Premier League player of the season after his starring role in securing 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 Germany this summer, but Foden acknowledges he is yet to have the same influence for Gareth Southgate's side as he has for City.

"There's a lot of pressure on my shoulders," Foden said.

"A lot of people are saying I need to show more for my country. I don't mind the pressure. I feel like I can definitely be a lot better for the national team.

"I'm so determined now to put on the shirt and prove everyone wrong and try and continue my form." Foden who has joined the McDonald's Fun Football programme as an ambassador - a programme that provides free, inclusive football coaching for children aged five to 11 across more than 1,500 locations in the UK - wants to ensure he can use his platform to help and inspire the next generation.

Speaking after his first Fun Football session, he said: "These days make every thing hit home.

The kids hang off your every word and move you make it's fun to share advice and give them the confidence to keep having fun and just play.

This story is from the June 03, 2024 edition of Manchester Evening News.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

This story is from the June 03, 2024 edition of Manchester Evening News.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

MORE STORIES FROM MANCHESTER EVENING NEWSView All
Manchester Evening News

SYSTEM IS NOT THE PROBLEM - AMORIM

RUBEN Amorim insists the 3-4-3 system he is wedded to 'is not the problem' at United.

time-read
2 mins  |
March 06, 2025
Manchester Evening News

WALKER STILL HAS IT ALL TO PROVE AT MILAN

MANY players have left City in recent years unhappy at their playing time but the list of players who have been successful after leaving is a very short one.

time-read
2 mins  |
March 06, 2025
Manchester Evening News

UNITED ARE THE REAL FAVOURITES, SAYS SOC BOSS

REAL Sociedad boss Imanol Alguacil says people picking his side as favourites over United \"don't know anything about football\".

time-read
1 min  |
March 06, 2025
An intimate deception
Manchester Evening News

An intimate deception

THIS is the extraordinary story of how a group of women turned detective and exposed one of the British state's biggest secrets.

time-read
1 min  |
March 06, 2025
Manchester Evening News

Driver is found dead after crash

A MAN was found dead at his home weeks after he was involved in a crash on a slip road on the M60.

time-read
1 min  |
March 06, 2025
FLINTOFF JUNIOR ROCKY AMONG NUMBER OF EYE-CATCHING NAMES UP FOR GRABS IN HUNDRED DRAFT
Manchester Evening News

FLINTOFF JUNIOR ROCKY AMONG NUMBER OF EYE-CATCHING NAMES UP FOR GRABS IN HUNDRED DRAFT

ENGLAND captain Heather Knight, Ashes antagonist David Warner, 42-year-old James Anderson and 16-year-old Rocky Flintoff are among the eye-catching names up for grabs in next week's Hundred draft.

time-read
2 mins  |
March 06, 2025
Liam Payne's girlfriend on life after star's death
Manchester Evening News

Liam Payne's girlfriend on life after star's death

LIAM Payne's girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, has said that “sometimes it’s hard for me to get out of bed’ following the death of her former partner.

time-read
1 min  |
March 06, 2025
CITY CHEER ON TOP-FOUR RIVALS IN EUROPE
Manchester Evening News

CITY CHEER ON TOP-FOUR RIVALS IN EUROPE

PEP Guardiola hailed the opportunity to have some time off in the coming weeks after City were dumped out of the Champions League.

time-read
2 mins  |
March 06, 2025
Emma wary of being alone after stalking
Manchester Evening News

Emma wary of being alone after stalking

EMMA Raducanu feels her ordeal with a stalker could have been dealt with better by tennis authorities and is now wary of being on her own.

time-read
2 mins  |
March 06, 2025
Woman, 57, dies in house fire tragedy
Manchester Evening News

Woman, 57, dies in house fire tragedy

DEVASTATED NEIGHBOURS SAW '20FT FLAMES' COMING OUT OF HOME

time-read
2 mins  |
March 06, 2025