In the soccer world, individual glory is often inextricably linked to team support and teammate recognition. Recently, Foden was awarded the PFA (Professional Footballers' Association) Player of the Year for his outstanding performance, an achievement that not only recognizes his individual ability, but also highly acknowledges his contribution to the team. Upon learning the news, his teammates Rodney and Harland have expressed their views, expressing their heartfelt appreciation for Foden.
Rodney couldn't hide his admiration for Foden in the interview, saying, "I'm very happy for Phil (Foden) and that happiness comes from the heart. He's a really nice kid, very shy, but full of love and dedication to soccer. In my opinion, he has the potential to be the greatest England player of all time, as long as he can maintain his current level of competitiveness and continue to improve."
Rodney further noted that Foden is already one of the best players in the league and in Europe, but he still has a huge room for improvement. "I think he can still get better because his ability, motivation and hard work are admirable right now. What's even more remarkable is that he's also willing to listen to the advice of us 'old men', which is crucial for his future growth." Rodney also singled out Foden's outstanding performance last season as a major turning point in his career, "That was the first time I saw him carry an entire team and he was impressive."
And another teammate, Harland, was also full of praise for Foden, saying, "Phil is a really great guy and I really enjoy playing and joking around with him. The strength and talent he shows in training is incredible, some of which we don't even see in games. I'm lucky to have him as a teammate and his presence makes our team stronger."
