is finally getting the flowers he deserves, and he has now been memorialised with his own chant from fans ahead of the European Championships in Germany. For years, has waxed lyrical about the 24-year-old, foretelling his future success as one of the most gifted footballers on the planet. And after winning the PFA Player of the Season award this season, the love he has received from Manchester City fans has been transmitted to the rest of his nation as anticipation builds ahead of .
England kick off their adventure on Sunday night as they take on Group C foes Serbia, and with as many as 40,000 English supporters expected to be in Gelsenkirchen before kick-off, Foden is set to feel the love that comes with his new chant over the coming weeks. For his club, to which he has already won six Premier League titles and a historic treble with, Foden has long been described as a 'spark' for Man City. With the 'Stockport Iniesta' boasting tight, adhesive control and a knack of drifting past opponents with relative ease before unleashing a beautiful left-footed strike in either of the top corners, the nickname is fitting.
Phil Foden finished the season with a new personal best of 27 goals across all competitions, with 19 of those coming in the Premier League, making him the fourth-highest goalscorer in the division. England fans will hope he can continue his blistering hot form and help the Three Lions to bring football home once and for all come the final on July 14th. First, they must.