Pep Guardiola said that “no one in the world” does not appreciate Phil Foden’s quality and urged Manchester City’s playmaker to push himself to be recalled by Thomas Tuchel for England after he scored twice in the 4-1 home Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday.

Foden’s sumptuous strikes, on 22 and 57 minutes, were complemented by a rasping first-half finish from Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki’s late goal. Waldemar Anton netted a consolation for the visitors as City moved into fourth in the 36-team league phase table with to 10 points from four matches.

Foden was omitted by Tuchel for England’s games against Wales and Latvia last month and the German’s team next play Serbia on 13 November and Albania on 16 November. Guardiola was asked about Foden being recalled.

“There’s no person in this country, no one around the world, that doesn’t know his quality and ability,” said the manager. “But England is so lucky to have a mountain of good players, so in this position, there are a lot, and that’s why Phil has to push himself to be better and better and better.

“He has to say: ‘OK, I’m going to show how good...