Man City star Raheem Sterling free for England duty after escaping travel clampdown

straight to your inbox Ronald Koeman has suggested that Barcelona will not be signing Eric Garcia in the summer transfer window. The Manchester City youngster had been convinced enough by a return to the Nou Camp to tell the Blues he would not sign an extension to his current deal that runs out in 2021.

straight to your inbox Barcelona still intend to sign Eric Garcia in the current transfer window, according to their sporting director Ramon Planes. Manchester City plucked the youngster from the La Masia academy back in 2017 and he has developed into a first-team player at the Etihad, but told the club shortly after their recent Premier League campaign finished that he will not be renewing a contract that runs out in 2021 after Barcelona convinced him to return.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City morning headlines for Wednesday, 9 September.PFA award a huge honour - De BruyneManchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne says winning the PFA Player of the Year award is a ‘huge honour’ after fending off stiff competition for the prestigious accolade.De Bruyne edged out City teammate Raheem Sterling and Liverpool quartet Jordan Henderson, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Sadio Mane and Virgil van Dijk after notching 20 assists last season.“It’s a huge

straight to your inbox Kevin De Bruyne has become the first ever Manchester City player to win the PFA Player of the Year award. The 29-year-old beat off competition from teammate Raheem Sterling as well as Liverpool quartet Jordan Henderson, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Sadio Mane and Virgil van Dijk.

straight to your inboxIlkay Gundogan couldn't hide his frustration as his Germany side conceded a lead again to draw with Switzerland, ensuring their wait for a first ever Nations League win goes on.Manchester City midfielder Gundogan had opened the scoring for Germany with a lovely placed effort from the edge of the area, but Switzerland hit back midway through the second half and earned a point.

straight to your inbox New Manchester City signing Nathan Ake has opened up on where he will play under Pep Guardiola this season. The centre-back has been working closely with the City coaching staff since arriving from Bournemouth earlier this summer and, speaking to the Mirror , the Netherlands international revealed he has been focusing on improving several areas of his game.

straight to your inboxGareth Southgate says he was impressed by what he saw in Phil Foden's England debut, and his second half substitution was not a reflection on his performance.The Manchester City attacking midfielder played for his country for the first time in England's 1-0 win over Iceland, which came courtesy of a late Raheem Sterling penalty.Whilst Foden was replaced by Danny Ings in the 68th minute, England boss Southgate said he was happy with the 20-year-old's display.Speaking to Sky

straight to your inboxPhil Foden says making his senior England debut was a dream come true, as he set himself the goal of becoming a regular for his country. The Manchester City attacking midfielder started his first England game as a late Raheem Sterling penalty gave them a 1-0 victory over Iceland.

straight to your inbox Phil Foden will make his England debut today after being named in the starting XI for the match against Iceland. The Three Lions will play their first game since November last year as they get their Nations League campaign underway in Reykjavik and manager Gareth Southgate has made several exciting changes to his side.

straight to your inboxPhil Foden is aiming to make the spot vacated by David Silva his own - even if he has enjoyed learning new positions.Foden, 20, has had to wait for his opportunities under Pep Guardiola but was rewarded this year with starts in some of Manchester City's biggest games of the season and impressed from wherever he played on the pitch.

straight to your inboxWayne Rooney would not select Phil Foden for the England squad if the European Championship tournament started tomorrow following his first call up to the senior England squad.Foden impressed for Manchester City last season but still found game time limited under Pep Guardiola.However, following the departure of David Silva to Real Sociedad, the youngster is expected to take on more responsibility in the first-team squad.

straight to your inbox England and Manchester City captain Steph Houghton has joined fellow Lionesses Anita Asante and Danielle Carter to call on players to show their support for the Black Lives Matter movement when the Women’s Super League season kicks off next weekend. Houghton revealed that teams have been taking a knee in their pre-season friendlies, and added that she expected it to continue in Saturday’s Women’s Community Shield match against Chelsea at Wembley.

straight to your inbox The agent of Kevin De Bruyne is under investigation in Belgium. The offices of Patrick Koster, head of the Manchester City star’s agency J and S International Football Mangement were raided yesterday by the Belgian federal public prosecutor’s office, according to respected newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws (HLN).

straight to your inbox Barcelona have not given up on keeping Lionel Messi despite the player’s dramatic transfer request on Tuesday. The club’s new football director Ramon Planes – who replaced Eric Abidal last week – said that they are working long hours to try to head off the crisis and persuade Messi to stay, with Manchester City seen as favourites to land him.