Matheus Nunes admits surprise over Phil Foden as Man City star gets England training boost

Matheus Nunes has impressed since arriving from Wolves on deadline day. He was the final Manchester City signing of the summer and he looks to be a shrewd one, having started nine times so far.

His transfer was partly fuelled by Kevin De Bruyne’s absence and he has addressed comparisons with the Belgian great in a chat with the Manchester Evening News. He has also unpacked what has surprised him about Blues teammate Phil Foden.

The academy product is currently in England training with four other City teammates, one of whom spent time away from the main squad earlier this week. However, Gareth Southgate was handed a boost when the defender joined in group sessions again ahead of Friday’s friendly against Australia.

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Nunes put his legacy at Wolves on the line to sign for City and is determined to make the most of his chance at the Etihad now he has it.

Nunes has made a solid start to life at City, looking good on the ball, assisting a goal for Erling Haaland, and earning comparisons to Kevin De Bruyne from Pep Guardiola.

However, the confident Portugal international insists he has some way to go to earn a true comparison to De Bruyne, and made it clear he aims to become his own player at City.

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Kyle Walker has returned to full England training after missing sessions earlier this week.

Walker has been called up to Gareth Southgate's squad in the latest international break for a friendly against Australia and Euro 2024 qualifier against Italy. However, there was an injury concern for the City defender earlier this week when he didn't join the rest of his Three Lions