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Alan Shearer tells Gary Neville he'd love to have played for Jurgen Klopp, says 'special' Phil Foden can be the BEST in the world... and ex-Newcastle star jokes the best thing about Sunderland is that they are in League One!

Alan Shearer believes Phil Foden will become the 'best' footballer in the world and says the only good thing about Sunderland is the fact they are in League One.

The former England footballer took part in a quick fire question and answer session with Gary Neville and revealed his thoughts about modern day footballers, pre-match superstitions and current Premier League managers.

During the interview, Shearer also admitted that he would have loved to play for Jurgen Klopp as he thinks the German manager has a 'great attitude'.

Alan Shearer believes Phil Foden (above) will become the 'best' footballer in the world
He took part in a quick fire question and answer session with Gary Neville and revealed his thoughts about modern day footballers, pre-match superstitions and Premier League bosses

He took part in a quick fire question and answer session with Gary Neville and revealed his thoughts about modern day footballers, pre-match superstitions and Premier League bosses

When asked which young player will become the best in the world, Shearer told The Overlap: 'Phil Foden.