Phil Foden DESTROYED Man United with a derby day hat-trick and has become a key cog for dominant Man City... but Gareth Southgate continues to fail to get his best for England - how can the Three Lions maximise one of their best talents at the World Cup?

Phil Foden's sensational form for Manchester City poses yet another conundrum for England boss Gareth Southgate.

The 22-year-old forward has looked out of place when representing the Three Lions in recent Nations League games, despite being a vital part of a breathtaking City side.

And his recent hat-trick in the Manchester derby, plus another goal in Saturday's 4-0 win against Southampton, will do little to solve the problems facing Southgate, who had been encouraged to drop the City star for the upcoming tournament in Qatar.

England midfielder Phil Foden has been in inspired form for Manchester City in recent weeks

National team manager Gareth Southgate is yet to get the best out of Foden for England

The 22-year-old lit up the pitch last Sunday afternoon, carving apart the Man United defence with ease on numerous occasions before going on to score three of City's six goals on the day.