Pep Guardiola praised Phil Foden following the 19-year-old midfielder's man-of-the-match performance in a 2-1 win over Aston Villa in the Carabao Cup final.

"Of course, I'm delighted about his performance and his behaviour in good moments and bad moments. Just think work and work and it always pays off," said Guardiola.

"[He has to] improve and improve and improve. He is 19-year-old, you have a lot to improve but with his behaviour he can achieve whatever he wants."

Foden is reportedly close to his first England call-up.

Guardiola added that Leroy Sane is still not close to a first team return after rehabbing with the U23s.

"He [Sane] is not ready. Six months out, he needs a process. When you start you feel good but he is doing the normal steps to come back, playing in the second time for 50 or 60 minutes," said Guardiola.