PHIL FODEN thinks his pair of personalised shinpads, which feature an image of his social-media superstar son Ronnie, will last the remainder of his career.
The Manchester City striker, 24, has guards under his socks portraying himself and his son on his shoulders, both wearing club uniforms next to an England flag.
4Phil Foden celebrates his Champions League triumph with son Ronnie, fiveCredit: Getty
4The playmaker takes his son on to the field with himCredit: Getty
4England stars have their kit laid out for them before gamesCredit: Getty
Ronnie is only five but already has four million followers on his Instagram account, @officialronniefoden_.
Speaking on FA show Lions’ Den, Foden Snr explained: “Someone made these for me on Instagram.
“They’re my lucky shinpads. I take them everywhere. Hopefully they don’t break because I want to wear them the whole of my career.”
Foden was on the programme alongside team-mate Conor Gallagher, who also revealed his own prized possession which he looks at before each match.
The Chelsea midfielder, 24, explained: “My mum and dad got me a necklace for my 21st a few years ago. It has some engraving on the back and I tend to read it when I go out. (It’s a) bit soppy!
“I used to have personalised shinpads as well but they didn’t feel very nice so I don’t wear them anymore.”
Gallagher and Foden, like the rest of the group, have been enjoying a variety of activities at England’s camp amid the rolling hills of Blankenhain, such as padel, basketball, and PlayStation.
However, Foden, a fishing enthusiast, has also found time to pull out his rod.