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#3 Phil Foden - Manchester City
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is a well-documented perfectionist. He is always on the lookout for players who fit into his system and is quick to discard those who do not. Thankfully, England international Phil Foden falls in the former category.
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Foden, who set the Under-17 World Cup alight in India back in 2017, has worked tirelessly to become an integral part of Guardiola’s system. Depending on the system, Foden can play either as a forward or a midfielder.
This season, he has served as a central midfielder, left midfielder, left-winger, and even a forward. He has been brilliant in all of the aforementioned roles for City, pitching in with five goals and four assists in 15 Premier League games.
The 21-year-old’s versatility makes him a real asset to England and we fully expect him to see him in action in Qatar later this year.
#2 Declan Rice - West Ham United
West Ham United have emerged as a wild card in the Premier League's top-four race this season. The Hammers have punched above their weight more often than not, bagging impressive wins over Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.
Michael Antonio’s form in front of goal has helped their case, but they wouldn’t have been so successful had it not been for Rice’s distribution.
Sitting at the base of West Ham United’s midfield, Rice has been doing everything in his power to preserve his team’s shape during transitions. He has also been excellent at starting attacks from deep and rarely second-guesses himself when trying an outrageous long ball from his own half.
The Englishman also loves to dash down the middle and hit the back of the net when an opportunity presents itself. The immaculate midfielder has scored thrice and provided four assists for the London club this season.
#1 Mason Mount - Chelsea
Chelsea poster boy Mason Mount is arguably the best English midfielder in the world at the moment. Mount, who rose through the ranks at Stamford Bridge, is capable of turning the game on its head with his immaculate attacking play.
The 23-year-old is a natural attacking midfielder but is not shy of pushing up or dropping down the pitch when necessary. He is an excellent passer of the ball, can split defenses with inch-perfect through balls, and knows how to score in the most crucial moments.
For Chelsea, Mount has been monumental this season, emerging as their leading goal contributor across all competitions.
The academy graduate has seven goals and as many assists to his name and seems determined to take his tally to double figures before the end of the current campaign.
