There have been similarities between Phil Foden’s incredible goal, which completed his hat-trιck in Manchester City’s 4-1 victory over Aston Villa, and a similar Wayne Rooney goal from 2005.

The Man City forward was tackled just outside the penalty area, but he got back up to won the ball back and then unleashed a powerful left-footed shot that zipped past a stationary Robin Olsen and into the upper right corner.

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It has been likened to Rooney’s goal for Manchester United in 2005. Rooney scored one of his best goals for the Red Devils with an enraged volley against Newcastle shortly after he got into a heated argument with the matchday official. He later pronounced it to be his best goal ever.

During Foden’s post-match interview with TNT Sports, host Laura Woods informed him that her coworkers Joleon Lescott and Rio Ferdinand were very supportive of the City player.

Woods said: “These two were screaming Iniesta nonstop every time you got the ball.” Sitting next to them was an extremely awkward experience.

The third objective in particular. Just now, we were having a conversation about this. Rio compared it to a “Wayne Rooney moment,” where something goes wrong, you lose your cool, and you score a goal.

Foden answered, “You know it’s funny you said that because I was walking with Jackie [Grealish] as I was celebrating,” and he also mentioned the Wayne Rooney goal, stating, “That’s what it reminded me of.”

Later, Ferdinand disclosed: “You always tell me about how he’s obsessed with football, improving the little details of the game. I ask Joleon a lot of questions. Joleon was at the club when Phil was coming through.” And when you’re speaking with him, you can feel that, don’t you?

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Lescott continued, “Certainly.” That is most likely the most important requirement to meet in that.

We all know Wayne Rooney, for example. And I think very well of Wayne. He’s also most likely the only player I’ve encountered that needed to win more than I had originally believed.

However, Phil Foden elevated that to a completely new level. the fixation with simply strolling around the training pitch, hotels, and a ball at his feet.

Once more, I worked with him while he was with the England under-21 team, and we had to forbid more practises after training because he was uncontrollably disruptive on the field.

“He simply wants to improve his technique, put himself in game situations, and grow.”

After scoring his team’s 21st goal of the season for Manchester City in all competitions, the England international was substituted to thunderous cheers and a standing ovation as he departed the field.

After defeating Luton Town 2-0 on Wednesday, Pep Guardiola’s team is still in third place in the Premier League standings, level on points with Liverpool, who play on Thursday. Arsenal is one point behind them.