Mason Mount has lauded the talent of fellow England teammate and Manchester City star Phil Foden.
Speaking to the Guardian, the Chelsea playmaker was full of praise for the 21-year-old ahead of England’s clash with Hungary this evening. Foden has impressed since becoming a key cog of Gareth Southgate’s squad.
The duo are part of an exciting group that could create something special with England, with Foden and Mount joined by other prospects such as Bukayo Saka and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Indeed, the hope and potential around this England squad is something supporters have not felt in some time, and Foden could well be the one to usher in a new era for the Three Lions.
And Mount is seemingly a huge fan of Foden. The Chelsea star said: “He is a top, top, top player. To see him do it on the big stage, like he’s done many times, it’s special.”
Indeed, Foden has impressed for City this season, and the winger will be hoping to replicate his form for the Manchester giants for England over the coming years.
City fans laud Mount’s praise of England star Foden
And on social media, City fans loved what Mount had to say on his England teammate Foden. With some supporters even joking that the Chelsea star idolises his Premier League rival.
Here’s what some City fans had to say on Twitter about Mount’s praise of Foden…
https://twitter.com/gotcakemate/status/1447679664609181696
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