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Foden hails 'role model' Sterling as he aims for more Man City minutes

Phil Foden has revealed he is taking advice from Raheem Sterling as he tries to establish himself as a regular at Manchester City.

The highly-rated 19-year-old made his first start of the season alongside Sterling in the 3-0 victory over Preston North End in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday.

Foden is pushing to get more minutes in Pep Guardiola’s side and has been speaking to his City team-mate, who broke into the Liverpool team as a teenager.

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And he says he takes inspiration from Sterling's desire to keep improving, with the forward now a key figure for England as well as City.