I know just how important Phil Foden is to Man City, says boss Pep Guardiola

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has no qualms about easing England international Phil Foden back into action.

Foden has started just one game this season – Tuesday night’s Carabao Cup third-round victory over Watford – and was once again used as a second-half substitute in Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Newcastle, with Guardiola nursing him back from a bout of illness.

However, the Spaniard is confident he will get what he needs from the 24-year-old whether he is in the starting line-up or not.