Phil Foden
FILE - In this Thursday March 25, 2021 file photo, England's Phil Foden attempts to control the ball during the World Cup 2022 group I qualifying soccer match between England and San Marino at Wembley stadium in London. Exciting talents like Phil Foden, Joao Felix and Ferran Torres are among a host of young players set to play their first major international tournaments at Euro 2020. UEFA has expanded squads from 23 players to 26 and that could encourage coaches to take a chance on more up-and-comers.(Adrian Dennis/Pool Photo via AP, File)
EURO 2020: Phil Foden leads continent's young stars

By James Ellingworth Jun. 02, 2021 05:57 AM EDT

Manchester City players attend a training session at the Dragao stadium in Porto, Portugal, Friday, May 28, 2021. English clubs Manchester City and Chelsea will play the Champions League final soccer in Porto on Saturday. (Susana Vera/Pool via AP)
Chelsea FC vs Manchester City FC 5/29/2021

May. 28, 2021 01:10 PM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, June 8, 2018 file photo, Croatia squad pose ahead of a friendly soccer match between Croatia and Senegal in Osijek, Croatia. Delaying the European Championship by a year has helped out some teams and hurt others. England had more time to integrate talented young players and deepen its squad. Croatia's squad from its run to the World Cup final in 2018 is nearing the end and Ivan Rakitic has retired from international soccer. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic, File)
EURO 2020: Winners and losers from the 1-year delay

By James Ellingworth May. 27, 2021 09:05 AM EDT

Manchester City's Fernandinho raises the trophy to celebrate winning the English Premier League title after the soccer match between Manchester City and Everton at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, Sunday, May 23, 2021.(AP Photo/Dave Thompson, Pool)
Everton FC vs Manchester City FC 5/23/2021

May. 23, 2021 05:40 PM EDT

Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne, center, celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the Champions League, first leg, quarterfinal soccer match between Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, Tuesday, April 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)
City gives De Bruyne new deal, reveals EPL’s highest payroll

By Rob Harris Apr. 07, 2021 06:14 AM EDT

England head coach Gareth Southgate gestures during the World Cup 2022 group I qualifying soccer match between England and San Marino at Wembley stadium in London, Thursday March 25, 2021. (Adrian Dennis/Pool Photo via AP)
San Marino vs England 3/25/2021

Mar. 30, 2021 02:36 PM EDT

Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne, third right, is congratulated by teammates after scoring his team's first goal during the Champions League round of 16 second leg soccer match between Manchester City and Borussia Moenchengladbach at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary, Tuesday, March 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Laszlo Balogh)
Ruthless Man City sweeps aside Gladbach, back in CL quarters

Mar. 16, 2021 07:44 PM EDT

Everton's Richarlison, 7, celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and Manchester City at Goodison Park stadium, in Liverpool, England, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. (Peter Powell/Pool via AP)
Man City beats Everton 3-1, moves 10 points clear in EPL

Feb. 17, 2021 05:38 PM EST

Manchester City's Raheem Sterling 2nd right, scores his side's third goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. (AP photo/Jon Super, Pool)
Alisson gifts leader Man City win at fading champ Liverpool

By Rob Harris Feb. 07, 2021 06:31 PM EST

Manchester City's Phil Foden, centre, celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Brighton and Hove Albion at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. (Laurence Griffiths, Pool via AP)
EPL calls off game, calls captains to order end to hugging

By Rob Harris Jan. 14, 2021 05:50 AM EST

Manchester City's Phil Foden, centre, celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Brighton and Hove Albion at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. (Laurence Griffiths, Pool via AP)
Tottenham buckles again in familiar style, City jumps to 3rd

By Steve Douglas Jan. 13, 2021 06:33 PM EST

Sheffield United's Billy Sharp, left, celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Sheffield United and Newcastle United at the Bramall Lane stadium in Sheffield, England, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021. (Stu Forster/Pool via AP)
Premier League players told to stop hugging by government

Jan. 13, 2021 10:59 AM EST

Marine fans wait for the players to arrive for the English FA Cup third round soccer match between Marine and Tottenham Hotspur at Rossett Park stadium in Crosby, Liverpool, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021. (Clive Brunskill/Pool via AP)
Spurs show no mercy to 8th-tier Marine, Crawley stuns Leeds

By Steve Douglas Jan. 10, 2021 02:05 PM EST

Manchester City's Phil Foden celebrates with Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge, London, England, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Ian Walton/Pool)
Pressure on Lampard: City inflicts Chelsea's 4th loss in 6

By Rob Harris Jan. 03, 2021 04:31 PM EST

Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan, second right, celebrates after scoring the opening goal with Manchester City's Bernardo Silva, right, and Manchester City' Phil Foden, centre, during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge, London, England, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. (Shaun Botterill/Pool via AP)
Man City surges to 3-1 win over Chelsea in Premier League

By Rob Harris Jan. 03, 2021 01:36 PM EST

Ajax players, wearing black mourning arm bands, Midtjylland players and the referee and linesmen observe a minute of silence as they commemorate Argentinian soccer great Diego Maradona, picture seen above, prior to the group D Champions League soccer match between Ajax and Midtjylland at the Johan Cruyff ArenA in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020. Maradona, who scored the "Hand of God" goal in 1986 and led his country to that year's World Cup title before later struggling with cocaine use and obesity, has died. He was 60. (AP Photo/Patrick Post)
Bayern, Man City win to advance to Champions League last-16

By Graham Dunbar Nov. 25, 2020 06:15 PM EST

England's midfielder Mason Mount, center, scores the second goal during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between England and Iceland at Wembley stadium in London, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. (Carl Recine/Pool via AP)
Iceland vs England 11/18/2020

Nov. 18, 2020 05:02 PM EST

England's Declan Rice celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between England and Iceland at Wembley stadium in London, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. (Michael Regan/Pool via AP)
Foden wins over Southgate again with first England goals

By Rob Harris Nov. 18, 2020 04:55 PM EST

Manchester United's Harry Maguire reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Chelsea, at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Michael Regan/Pool via AP)
Manchester misery: Worst starts since 2014 for City, United

By Rob Harris Oct. 24, 2020 06:25 PM EDT

England's Harry Maguire, right, reacts as he is shown a red card by referee Jesus Gil Manzano, left, during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between England and Denmark at Wembley Stadium in London, England, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020. (Daniel Leal-Olivas/Pool via AP)
More England discipline problems put Southgate on defensive

By Rob Harris Oct. 15, 2020 01:13 AM EDT