5 England players who could win the Ballon d'Or in the future

Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho celebrate a goal for England.
Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho celebrate a goal for England.

#3 Marcus Rashford (Manchester United)

Marcus Rashford of Manchester United.
Marcus Rashford of Manchester United.

England international Marcus Rashford's impact both on and off the field has been simply phenomenal.

A prodigious talent, Rashford made his debut for Manchester United in 2015 under Louis van Gaal. The 23-year old has been a constant presence in the Manchester United lineup since then, with his sheer pace and dribbling ability causing trouble to opposition defences.

The England international has made 33 Premier League appearances, scoring ten goals and providing eight assists. Off the field, his activism and philanthropy have been widely appreciated.

Rashford could win the Ballon d'Or award if he continues producing dazzling performances for club and country.


#2 Jadon Sancho (Borussia Dortmund)

Jadon Sancho in action for Borussia Dortmund
Jadon Sancho in action for Borussia Dortmund

By joining Borussia Dortmund, Jadon Sancho paved the way for young England footballers players hungry for game time to venture beyond English shores.

Sancho joined Borussia Dortmund from Manchester City in 2017 for a fee of £7 million, which has turned out to be a shrewd acquisition by the Bundesliga team. Sancho's performances have made sure the Bundesliga giants earn a hefty profit when he decides to leave the club.

A creative forward with good technical qualities, the 21-year old has been one of Borussia Dortmund's most important players since his arrival. The England international has made 23 Bundesliga appearances this season, scoring six goals and providing nine assists.

He looks set to leave this summer, with Manchester United heavily interested. The young England international is touted by many to be a future Ballon d'Or winner, and he could achieve that by moving to a bigger club.


#1 Phil Foden (Manchester City)

Phil Foden in Manchester City colours
Phil Foden in Manchester City colours

During his first few seasons as Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola showed reluctance in utilising the young Phil Foden, which attracted a lot of criticism.

However, Phil Foden has now become one of the best young players in the world, playing for arguably the best club team in Europe right now. Guardiola has played a key role in Foden's development as his careful use of Foden now appears vindicated.

With his ability to play in a plethora of midfield and forward positions, the 20-year old has impressed with his mature performances.

In 25 Premier League games, Foden has scored seven goals and provided five assists. The England international has also been a crucial cog in Manchester City's Champions League campaign as he is making a compelling case of becoming a future Ballon d'Or winner.

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