Graeme Souness claims Phil Foden is now England's 'best' midfielder after continuing his fine form with a super strike against Liverpool... but how does the City starlet match up against Jack Grealish, James Maddison and Mason Mount ahead of Euro 2020?

Daily Mail | February 10, 2021

Phil Foden added to his burgeoning reputation on Sunday with a virtuoso display as Premier League leaders Manchester City thumped champions Liverpool 4-1.

Foden set up both of Ilkay Gundogan's goals in the second half before completing the rout with a blistering strike.

Speaking post-match, Sky Sports pundit Graeme Souness hailed the 20-year-old as the 'best' English midfielder at present - ahead of Chelsea's Mason Mount, Aston Villa's Jack Grealish and Leicester City's James Maddison.

Phil Foden (left) demonstrated his class as Manchester City thrashed Liverpool 4-1 on Sunday

Foden scored and set up two goals in a brilliant display for the Premier League leaders

'You see this young fella, England have some top class midfielders coming through but he's [Foden] at the top of the tree.