Phil Foden tells Rio Ferdinand about the thrill of going from ballboy to team-mate to Sergio Aguero and Co... as Manchester City star admits he was 'really shocked' when Pep Guardiola claimed he was the best young player he has worked with

Phil Foden has opened up on how it feels to move from ballboy to playing for Manchester City alongside world-class players like Sergio Aguero and Kevin De Bruyne.

The City attacking midfielder, speaking to iconic former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand on BT Sport ahead of the Champions League final against Chelsea on Saturday, also revealed his shock at boss Pep Guardiola lavishing praise on him.

And when asked by Ferdinand what it feels like to play with the superstars, Foden emphasised how much he enjoys the experience.

Phil Foden (left) has discussed moving from ballboy to team-mate of Sergio Aguero (right)

The Manchester City midfielder, 21, also revealed his shock that boss Pep Guardiola called him the best young player he has worked with

Foden was talking to iconic former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand (above) on BT Sport

"I've grown up being a ballboy watching Sergio Agüero for many years.