The latest Adam Clery Football Column newsletter breaks down why Phil Foden thrives at Manchester City but has struggled to make an impact for England

Manchester City’s defensive duo in midweek action this week have piled on the praise and admiration for teammate Phil Foden, following his brace on the European stage.The 25-year-old is edging ever

It has been a turbulent few months for Morgan Gibbs-White. Courted by Tottenham in the summer — when they felt they had activated a release clause in his contract — the midfielder was persuaded to stay following conversations with Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis during a pre-season training camp in Portugal.

Thomas Tuchel has hinted he is willing to stay on as England manager beyond the 2026 World Cup. The 52-year-old originally signed an 18-month contract to succeed Gareth Southgate which expires after next summer's tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Other than Erling Haaland, City’s squad have done little in front of goal so far this season, but Foden stands out as the best of the rest, creating a joint highest 20 chances, an expected assists (xA) of 1.5, and 16 successful crosses in his eight Premier League appearances.

Liverpool travel to the Etihad on Sunday to take on Manchester City, with the Premier League title race set to go down to the wire as Arne Slot looks to win his first piece of major silverware