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Phil Foden

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Phil Foden is a professional footballer who plays for the England national team.

Notable Quotes

"Committing my future to City means everything to me. Playing for this club is all I've ever wanted to do and it's always an honour to wear the shirt."
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"I can't wait to work with Enzo again. He was brilliant during the Treble season – someone all the players respected and loved working with."
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"It has made me feel relaxed and I can just concentrate on being the best version of me and give back to the football club for them trusting in me."
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"Very good - a fresh start, a new manager and up to now, really enjoying it."
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"He [Maresca] reached out just after to see if it was OK, which was very nice of him, to show us this character and the person he is."
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"I think we can win everything, but it's obviously hard."
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"Total head loss in the cauldron of the derby."
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