Gary Lineker in awe of Phil Foden and drops F-bomb over Man City’s title-winning hero
manchestereveningnews.co.ukGary Lineker was left in awe of Phil Foden following the Manchester City star's stunning performance over the weekend. Foden concluded his remarkable season with a man of the match display against West Ham to help City clinch a record fourth successive title, fresh from winning the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year and Premier League Player of the Season awards.
He made an immediate impact, netting a sensational goal from outside the box within two minutes. Later, he doubled his tally with a precise finish inside the area, securing a 3-1 victory for City and showcasing his exceptional talent throughout the season. READ MORE: 'The boy' - Peter Drury's pefect reaction as Phil Foden fires Man City to Premier League title brink READ MORE: Man City player ratings vs West Ham as Phil Foden and Jeremy Doku great in title win Match of the Day host Lineker couldn't contain his admiration for the 23-year-old prodigy.
Overcome by Foden's brilliance, Lineker resorted to expletives while discussing the player's influence on The Rest Is Football podcast with Alan Shearer and Micah Richards, reports the Mirror.
Lineker exclaimed: "In terms of today's game, I've got three words: Phil [f-bomb] Foden!" eliciting a reaction from Micah Richards.
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