Ahead of the Euro 2024 final against Spain, former Spanish midfielder Juan Mata identified Manchester City’s Phil Foden as England’s biggest threat.
Mata, who played for Chelsea and Manchester United in the Premier League, expressed his admiration for Foden on Rio Ferdinand’s YouTube channel ‘FIVE’.
“In my opinion, Phil Foden [is England’s most dangerous player],” Mata stated. “I love watching players like him. He had an incredible season with Manchester City in England. While he’s still young, he’s already amassed a significant trophy haul.”
Mata acknowledged some criticism regarding Foden’s performances for England, suggesting that “sometimes a player needs the right environment to perform at their peak level.”