Wayne Rooney picks Phil Foden ahead of Jude Bellingham and Cole Palmer, rates him as the best English Footballer

In a recent interview, Wayne Rooney praised Phil Foden as England's standout player, commending his outstanding performance in the 2023/24 season. Foden's impressive tally of 27 goals and 12 assists for Manchester City contributed significantly to the team's success, securing their fourth consecutive Premier League title. Additionally, Foden was honored with the Men's PFA Players' Player of the Year award for his exceptional contributions.

For Rooney Foden is the best for England 

In an interview with talkSPORT, Wayne Rooney made it clear that Phil Foden is the best player England has. Despite limited playing time at Man City this season, the boss firmly believes that Phil Foden, at his best, outshines the likes of Cole Palmer and Jude Bellingham. For him, there's no doubt that Phil Foden is the one to watch.

"Phil Foden, for me. I know he hasn’t played that much this season for Man City, but Phil Foden at his best is the best player England have got. Cole Palmer has been sensational since going to Chelsea, and you see everything Jude Bellingham is doing at Real Madrid. But for me, Phil Foden is the one, I really enjoy watching him." - Rooney said

"They’re very talented. I just hope they haven’t missed it in the last few tournaments because obviously, someone like Harry Kane, who has scored a lot of goals if he’s not quite there in two years’ time at the next tournament, what effect does that have?" - he added.

WATCH what Rooney has to say:

🚨 Wayne Rooney picks Phil Foden over Palmer and Bellingham as England's best talent

🎙️"Who excites you?.. Who do you look at and think I'd go and pay money to watch him?.. "

🗣️ Rooney: "Foden.. Phil Foden at his best is the best player England have got"#ManCity #PL #England pic.twitter.com/9xcBGXTEn6

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England to take on Greece in Nations League

The England national team's next matches are coming up soon. They will play against Greece at home in the Nations League on Thursday, followed by an away fixture against Finland on Sunday.

Carsley, England's interim coach, faces the challenge of deciding which of the three players to omit now that they are all fit—Bellingham was sidelined for the last two matches due to injury. In the Euros, Palmer was the one who was mostly used as a substitute, including in the final where he scored the equalizer against Spain.