England shorts: Foden on fire

Last updated : 27 January 2025 By Three Lions

Phil Foden netted for a fifth time in four games as Manchester City's upturn in Premier League fortunes continued on Saturday with a 3-1 victory against Chelsea.

The game was billed as a battle between Foden and his fellow England international Cole Palmer but the Chelsea man was unable to score against his former club.

Foden, despite his struggles at last summer's Euros, should be a key part of Thomas Tuchel's plans as he looks to add to the 43 caps won so far.

His Manchester City club colleague, Kyle Walker, meanwhile, is next in line to join the exclusive club of England centurions.

Walker (93 caps) has opted to make a loan move to AC Milan during the transfer window and will be hoping that a fresh start in Serie A will keep him in Tuchel's mind long enough to reach that landmark.