Manchester City hat-trick hero Phil Foden says he prefers playing in a central attacking midfield role rather than out wide after his treble helped demolish Aston Villa 4-1.
Pep Guardiola’s treble winners were locked in a 1-1 scoreline against Unai Emery’s fourth-placed side before Foden struck with three stylish goals – one from a free-kick before half-time, then two in the second period, capped off by a brilliant long-range effort.
Foden’s ‘best position’ has been the subject of much debate among fans of both City and England – with Guardiola and Gareth Southgate rotating him between the wing and the attacking midfield position.
The 23-year-old’s preference is clear, though. “I seem to have some really technical play in the pockets and out wide, I can do that job but I prefer it in the middle,” he told TNT Sports.
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