Phil Foden is very much one of our own...

The City and England playmaker enjoyed a fantastic campaign, making 50 appearances for the Blues and scored 16 goals.

He has become an integral part of Pep Guardiola‘s squad and is now one of England’s leading lights.

Ahead of the Three Lions’ crucial Round of 16 clash with Germany, we feature a behind-the-scenes photo gallery with the 21 year-old .

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 Looking relaxed and happy - and prior to the bleached blond hairstyle - the attacking midfielder nicknamed the ‘Stockport Iniesta’ was captured by Club photographer Tom Flathers...

View the best of the images via our gallery below.