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Phil Foden can wow the world like I did back in 1998, says Michael Owen, as he hails 'effortless and fearless' Man City star ahead of England's Euro 2020 campaign... but he insists this team won't ever be as good as the 'Golden Generation' he played in

Daily Mail | June 10, 2021

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Michael Owen believes Phil Foden can make a similar jaw-dropping impact for England this summer as he did at the 1998 World Cup.

The Liverpool striker was just 18 when he announced himself on the world stage by scoring against Romania and then memorably against Argentina during the tournament held in France.

Now Foden, 21, fresh from a stellar title-winning season with Manchester City, heads an exciting crop of young talent in Gareth Southgate's Euro 2020 squad.

Phil Foden has been backed to shine for England at the upcoming European Championship
Michael Owen, who burst onto the world stage in 1998, believes Foden can make a big impact
Teenager Owen scored a sensational individual goal against Argentina in the round of 16

Teenager Owen scored a sensational individual goal against Argentina in the round of 16

As the Three Lions prepare for a tournament that culminates with semi-finals and the final in familiar surroundings at Wembley, the likes of Foden, Mason Mount, Jude Bellingham and Jack Grealish offer a surfeit of creative options.

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