Pep Guardiola says England can look forward to a period of world domination - just like Spain.

The Manchester City boss believes the under 17s World Cup victory in India on Saturday points the way to an exciting future.

City midfielder Phil Foden was named player of the tournament after helping England to their remarkable 5-2 comeback win over serial finalists Spain.

England’s triumph crowned a glorious year in which the under 20s also won their age-group World Cup and the under 18s were crowned European champions.

And Guardiola, who captained his country before becoming a coach, said: “This happened in Spain.

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“Spain was always in the finals, the semi-finals, (of age group competitions), and since then they won every time. Finally you win big competitions.

“Big congratulations to the manager, all the staff and the players because for English football they need that. It is the step they need.”

Morgan Gibbs-White, Marc Guehi, tournament top scorer Rhian Brewster and Foden replied to Barcelona forward Sergio Gomez’s double, amid jubilant scenes.

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Guardiola says Foden's time is coming at the Etihad (
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Guardiola says Foden will get his chance at City: “Phil has been with us (the first team) since the beginning of the season.

“He trains with us every single day. He’s just 17 but he is in our squad. He’s in the locker room every day with the guys - it’s the best way to learn from the experienced guys that have played at a high level.

“That guy will grow and play in a World Cup in the future. Now he has lived that situation and knows what he has to do.

“In which position did he play to score two goals? When he comes back we will put him in this position. He scores two goals in the final!”

Victorious U17 boss Steve Cooper said: “For me, it’s recognition of where English football not just is, but where it can go and where we want it to go.”

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