‘There’s so much going on out there for a young footballer like myself. The hardest thing is being in bed early and ready to train the next day when there’s all these distractions around. I think that’s where the dedication comes in.’ With the World Cup on the horizon, Esquire meets up with England's most exciting young footballer, Phil Foden, in his hometown to take a mazy run down memory lane. The Winter issue of Esquire is on newsstands nationwide November 10. Read the interview at the link in our bio. Photography by @simonemmettstudio Styling by @james_sleaford Wearing @canali @brunellocucinelli_brand @watchesofswitzerland_