straight to your inboxJoleon Lescott has praised Manchester City starlet Phil Foden for his football intelligence and has backed the youngster to gain more first-team minutes after the departure of David Silva.Foden started City's first Premier League games of the season on Monday night and was on the scoresheet in their 3-1 victory over Wolves.With Silva drawing an end to his 10-year stay in Manchester, there is an expectation that Foden could step into his shoes this season.Pep Guardiola heaped praise on the 20-year-old for his performance at Molineux, deployed in a right-attacking midfield role.Having recently made his full England debut, Foden is expected to enjoy a breakthrough season at City despite the wealth of senior competition.
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