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Phil Foden Says Raheem Sterling Is 'A Role Model' at Manchester City

Phil Foden has said "role model" Raheem Sterling is helping him improve his game at Manchester City.

Foden is considered one of the brightest young talents in the Premier League, and the 19-year-old promised England star Sterling "has got a lot more to come" in a Sky Blues shirt.

Sterling and Foden started alongside each other on Tuesday, with City beginning their defence of the Carabao Cup with a 3-0 win at Preston North End. The former Liverpool winger scored during the victory at the Deepdale Stadium.

Manchester City's English midfielder Raheem Sterling (L) vies with Preston's English goalkeeper Connor Ripley during the English League Cup third round football match between Preston North End and Manchester City at the Deepdale stadium in northwest Engla

According to Andy Hampson of the Press Association (per MailOnline), Foden paid a glowing tribute to his team-mate.