Foden honoured to win PFA Player of the Year

Phil Foden admitted it felt 'extra special' to win the PFA Player of the Year as it's voted for by the players

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00:00What does it mean to have your hands on this individual trophy?

00:03Yeah, it's an unbelievable feeling to win this award.

00:07Yeah, I've got so many people to thank.

00:10My family, the manager, the players,

00:13and everyone who helped me in the academy, you know,

00:16to get where I am today, so, yeah, very thankful for them people.

00:19And there's some incredible names on that trophy.

00:21I think Thierry Henry, Alan Shearer, Kenny Dale,

00:24Erling Haaland as well.

00:26But to be voted for by your fellow peers across the league,

00:30what does that mean to you?

00:32Yeah, it feels a little bit more extra special, if you like,

00:34for the players to vote for me.

00:36So, yeah, really delighted and thankful for them.

00:39And, yeah, thanks for the recognition.

00:41So, yeah, I'm really proud.

00:43You mentioned your family.

00:45I know Becca and Ronnie are down here supporting you,

00:48your family throughout your career.

00:49How influential have they been to helping you reach the levels

00:52that you are today?

00:54Yeah, a lot, you know.

00:55Obviously, there's times where things are not going well

00:57as a footballer.

00:59I think that happens with every footballer,

01:00but they're always there to pick me up, all of my family.

01:03So, yeah, I'm proud of them and, yeah, I'm very thankful.

01:07And just another quick one about Ronnie.

01:08Over four million followers on Instagram.

01:10Is he hoping to follow in his dad's footsteps?

01:12I think he needs to chill out. He's coming for me, isn't he?

01:14It's going to be me soon.