Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden says he has "struggled" this season because of off-field issues and an ankle injury suffered against Manchester United.

Departing City captain Kevin De Bruyne told reporters he "probably won't" play at the Club World Cup, which has been criticised for its timing, but it is a competition Foden expects his trophyless side to go all-in on.

Earlier this week, it was widely reported that Manchester City had withdrawn their interest in Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz.Many supporters had already fallen in love with the idea of Germany international Wirtz picking up the baton from the departing Kevin De Bruyne to become the Etihad Stadium's new superstar.

Manchester City didn't exactly have a great season this year. In a shocking change, they went from lethal opponents to ones any team thinks they are capable of defeating. The team struggled with injuries as well,

Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden said he needs time away from the pitch to fully recover from an ankle injury but knows he has little time to rest with the Club World Cup starting next month.

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England manager Thomas Tuchel has named his latest squad ahead of the games against Andorra and Senegal.There is a surprise recall for Al Ahli striker Ivan Toney, who moved to Saudi Arabia from

Phil Foden has got his wish after being left out of England's squad for their June internationals with Andorra and Senegal. Foden has struggled for form and fitness this season for Manchester City, bravely opening up last week over other 'off the pitch mental' issues that have prevented him from playing at his best.