Foden will be hoping for an England recall on Friday, when Thomas Tuchel makes his final squad announcement of 2025 for the last two World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Albania. Foden has not played for England since asking to be excused from the June matches against Senegal and Andorra although he was injured for the September international window.
“Thomas [Tuchel] knows perfectly how good Phil is and I’m sure he will do the best for your country,” said Guardiola.
City have three days’ rest before Sunday’s mouthwatering game against Premier League champions Liverpool. The Reds did the double over City last season and are on a mini-revival of their own, celebrating back-to-back wins over Aston Villa and Real Madrid after losing six of their previous seven games.