'Foden was always going to be a star'
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England Under-17s World Cup-winning team-mate Steven Sessegnon knew Phil Foden was going to be a star the first time he came across him.
Sessegnon was playing for Fulham in a Premier League youth tournament when he came across Foden, who was making his way at Manchester City.
"It was under-13s or under-14s," said Sessgnon. "Little Fulham against big Manchester City.
"We put in the performance of our lives. We wanted it so much and the intensity was amazing.
"Then they put a long ball forward, someone headed it out, and little Phil Foden - who was about four foot - took it on his chest, no bounce, no step and put it into the top corner. We thought: 'Who is this kid?'
"He plays at a ridiculous level. Phil has been 'that' guy since he was young. It is no surprise where he is."