Phil Foden the most likely England player to win Ballon d’Or – Thomas Frank

Manchester City’s Phil Foden scored a hat-trick against Brentford earlier this month (Adam Davy/PA)

Brentford boss Thomas Frank has backed Phil Foden as the England player most likely to be crowned Ballon d’Or winner.

The 23-year-old scored a hat-trick in Manchester City’s 3-1 win over Brentford earlier this month and the Bees manager was wary of a repeat showing ahead of Tuesday’s meeting between the sides at the Etihad Stadium.