Anderson questions Carsley's kids' ability to match Foden

Anderson expressed to PA Sport, "I am eager to see how these young players perform. Will they be the ones to lead us into a new golden era? Everyone is hopeful and holding their breath for that to be the outcome."

"But going from the Under-21s to the full England senior squad is a big, big step - some people wilt and some people will take the challenge on, just like Phil Foden did.

"He revels in playing for England and I think that is the attitude you have got to take. With the young lads, I look at Livramento and Gibbs-White from Forest, they are all decent players and will be looking forward to making the step up.

"Only time will tell, you have to give them the opportunity, then will they grasp it with both hands like a Phil Foden? Or do they do just OK and then the manager could think 'I am not sure he is quite ready for the big internationals'."