Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola insists Phil Foden can play centrally.

England coach Gareth Southgate has claimed Guardiola knows Foden isn't at his best in central midfield.

But the City manager said today: "I have an unbelievable relationship with Gareth.

"It looks like I disagree with him, but I completely agree with him, in the fact that when you play outside it's a different role.

"But he knows I know that Phil can play in all positions up front, in the middle, outside right or left, and in the pocket."

Guardiola added: "Gareth has said that, in the pocket you have another responsibility, especially without the ball.

"Sometimes you need to be so smart to read what happens in every moment. It's important that Phil can play in the five positions in the front without a problem and this is a big advantage for him.

"I saw the friendly against Scotland [on Tuesday], he started playing on the right but moved inside. Players move. It's not a big issue but when he plays high up the pitch, the defensive responsibilities are less.

"But Phil will grow up with that and has the mentality to become one of the best. He has the mentality to improve all the time and to listen. It's a big advantage to us."