Phil Foden’s dazzling double against Borussia Dortmund kept Manchester City unbeaten in UEFA Champions League after four matches.By News AgenciesPublished On 6 Nov 20256 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2SharePhil Foden sent an emphatic reminder to England’s head coach Thomas Tuchel with two brilliantly taken goals in Manchester City’s 4-1 win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Wednesday.“He is back,” City manager Pep Guardiola said. “He is a special player.”Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listTuchel will name his latest England squad this week after overlooking Foden so far this season, and with time running out before next year’s World Cup.But the City forward strengthened his case for a recall with an inspired performance against Dortmund. He scored in each half at the Etihad Stadium, with star striker Erling Haaland smashing home his 27th of the season in between. Substitute Rayan Cherki got the other after Waldemar Anton scored for Dortmund.Tuchel is set to announce his squad on Friday for the final World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Albania, with England having already secured qualification.Foden has rediscovered some of his best form this season after enduring a frustrating campaign last term as City relinquished the Premier League title. His goals on Tuesday – both swept low into the bottom corner – took his tally on the season to four and could have come at just the right time to capture Tuchel’s attention.“There’s no person in this country or around the world that doesn’t know his quality and ability, but England is so lucky to have this amount of good players,” Guardiola said. “In his position there are a lot, and that’s why he has to push himself to be better and better and better.”Foden’s omission from England’s four games this season has been a talking point, with players like Eberechi Eze, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Gordon all adding to the competition for places. Advertisement Despite being widely regarded as one of the most gifted English players of his generation, Foden is still to consistently perform for England.And it appears he is yet to convince Tuchel after being given chances in the German’s first games in charge earlier this season.“Thomas is so smart and wise and knows exactly what the team needs,” …
