Phil Foden sets Man City challenge after Club World Cup win vs Fluminense

Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden is in no mood to rest on his laurels after becoming world champions on Friday night

Manchester City star Phil Foden as set his teammates the challenge of winning all five trophies which they have amassed over the course of 2023.

Foden was one of the standout performers for the Blues in Saudi Arabia as they brushed aside Brazilian side Fluminense in the FIFA Club World Cup final. After Julian Alvarez chested the ball home inside the opening minute, City were rarely threatened by their South American opponents.

The advantage was doubled before the half-hour mark as Foden's attempted cross deflected off Nino and into the back of the net. City's academy graduate had to wait until the 72nd minute to get his goal, sliding in at the back post before Alvarez added gloss to the scoreline with a fierce strike.

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City's success in the Middle East capped off an incredible 2023 which saw them lift the; Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and the Club World Cup. While Foden is happy to bask in this glory now, he insisted it is only going to drive him and his teammates forward for more success.

He explained to City TV: "I think that's me won everything now in England as well. I'm so delighted like I said. It's all down to the team and the manager as well.

"It's such a great side and we love winning trophies. It's our first time we're here and we want to do that again now and try and repeat what we've done. It's been an unbelievable journey and we want to continue winning."

Considering the lack of spotlight the Club World Cup is given in England, you would be forgiven for thinking Foden may have been relaxed ahead of tonight's match. But, to the contrary, the 23-year-old said: "I was a bit nervous today, you only get here once in a lifetime sometimes. I knew how important it was. So to get over the line today, I'm delighted."

"I don't think we've had a bad spell, but we've had a sticky one with a couple of draws," Foden concluded when asked about City's recent form. "Winning today hopefully gives us a boost to go back into the season and do a lot better. Delighted to win and hopefully it gives us a boost."