England manager Gareth Southgate does not believe Phil Foden needs to leave Manchester City on loan in order to continue his development.

The 19-year-old was described as the "most talented player I've ever seen" by City boss Pep Guardiola in the summer, but is struggling to break into a star-studded side at the Etihad Stadium.

He has played just 102 minutes this season – with 90 of those coming in a Carabao Cup game at Preston – meaning Southgate has overlooked him for his latest Three Lions squad this week.

"It isn't always as straightforward as to go on loan because that is fraught with some difficulties as well at times with the style of play, different training regime, everything around him.

"But I know those discussions will be going on at Manchester City at the top."

Southgate's latest squad is packed with youngsters as Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori has earned a maiden call and is joined by his team-mate Tammy Abraham.

Those two are getting regular action at Stamford Bridge under Frank Lampard and are getting the experiences to prime them for international football.

"At the moment, a lot of his game has been forged with our junior team.

"That's how he's appeared on the scene, so we're really happy with his progress.

"His mentality when playing with the under-21s in the last match was great. He needs those matches.

"He needs that stamina and that game time, and we think it's right to put him on."