PHIL FODEN wrote his name into the history books after being named in Manchester City’s squad to face Celtic.
The teenage sensation was included on the bench by Pep Guardiola for the clash at the Etihad on Wednesday.
At just 16 years and 193 days old, Foden will become the youngest ever debutant for City in the Champions League should he taste some match action.
The left-footed playmaker will also become the third youngster player to represent the club’s first team competitively behind Glyn Pardoe.
Stockport-born Foden, born on May 28 2000, could also become the fourth youngster player to ever appear in Europe’s premier club competition with only Celestine Babayaro, Alen Halilovic and Youri Tielemans in front of him.
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His inclusion in the 18-man squad is just reward for his fantastic form in City’s U18 Premier League side.
He can play either out wide or centrally. And has bagged 11 goals so far in just 11 appearances for the youth side.
The England youth international impressive goal record includes strikes both home and away against rivals Manchester United.
Two other youngsters were also offered an opportunity to shine as Guardiola named defender Tosin Adarabioyo and Spanish youngster Pablo Maffeo in his defence.
Towering centre-half Adarabioyo made his debut for the club last January against Chelsea in the FA Cup.
He has also appeared in the Champions League previously, coming as a sub during the 1-0 play off second leg victory over Steaua Bucharest.
Adarabioyo has also represented England at U16, U17, U18 and U19 level.
19-year-old Maffeo made his senior debut in that Steaua victory and followed that up with an appearance against local neighbours Man United in October’s EFL Cup defeat at Old Trafford.
But it was another City youngster who made the first big impression at the Etihad during the Celtic clash.
Patrick Roberts, who joined the Hoops on an 18 month loan deal from the Citizens last January, reminded Guardiola of his capabilities just minutes after the kick off.
He picked up the ball out right, skipped past several defenders into the centre of the box and drilled an impressive low left footed strike past the keeper to give his side the lead.
It was only his second appearance at the Etihad. His first came on his senior debut for Fulham.
Kelechi Iheanacho levelled the scores just moments later – the Nigerian powerfully drilling home on eight minutes.
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