Training gallery: 'We've been expecting you, Mr Blond!'

After two days of rest, the players returned for the Thursday afternoon session at the CFA - but it was Phil Foden‘s new haircut and colour that caught the eye.

Our brilliant young England star returned to the style he sported at this summer’s European Championships with a short crop, dyed blond look.

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Hopefully, he and his team-mates will be lighting up the Etihad against the Foxes on Boxing Day.

Below is the best of Thursday’s session...