Foden reveals what he did after Pep told he's starting against Cardiff

Manchester City starlet Phil Foden has reacted to earning his first Premier League start for the club.

Foden has been named in the starting line-up to face Cardiff City at the Etihad Stadium as the Blues hope to jump back above Liverpool and move top of the Premier League.

The 18-year-old has featured 15 times over the last two seasons for Man City but has not graced Pep Guardiola’s startling line-up until now.

But despite the pressure of a title run-in, Guardiola has put faith in the midfielder and Foden admits he wants to reward his manager’s decision.

“I just want to help the lads and play with a smile on my face. I’ve been waiting for this moment,” Foden told Sky Sports.

“I found out just before the game earlier today. I couldn’t believe it but now I just want to show him (Pep Guardiola) what I can do.
   
“I need to play the football I always have and keep it simple. My family are all here. I text my mum and told her and she passed the message on.

“I just want the lads to win. It’d be nice (to score) but I’m not thinking about that.”