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'Stockport Gazza' Phil Foden thanks Gareth Southgate for his second chance with England as Man City starlet admits he could have been left in the cold after breaking Covid rules with Mason Greenwood in Iceland

Daily Mail | June 8, 2021

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Phil Foden was all beaming smiles as he channelled his inner Paul Gascoigne on Tuesday, unveiling a haircut and a peroxide colour that had echoes of the England legend from Euro 96.

The Manchester City star — fresh from being named PFA Young Player of the Year — has a buzz around him similar to the one that accompanied Gascoigne 25 years ago and he is desperate to be involved in Sunday's opener against Croatia.

His performances in an England shirt in March certainly demand his inclusion.

Phil Foden spoke to the media on Tuesday ahead of England's first match of Euro 2020
Foden has a buzz around him similar to the one that accompanied Gascoigne 25 years ago
Foden unveiled a new haircut and a peroxide colour that had echoes of the England legend from Euro '96

Is it time to start calling him the 'Stockport Gazza'?

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