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FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: England star Phil Foden backs teammates to have future professional success

England came from two goals down to beat Spain 5-2 on Saturday in Kolkata and win their first-ever World Cup at this level as Manchester City youngster Foden scored a brace.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Phil Foden, Dheeraj Singh and other standout players as picked by Firstpost writers

After a pulsating World Cup drew to a close after 22 days of action, Firstpost asked it writers to pick a standout player of 2017 edition. Here's who they picked:

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Jeakson Singh's goal and other top moments as picked by Firstpost writers

After a pulsating World Cup drew to a close after 22 days of action, Firstpost asked it writers to name their most memorable moment of the 2017 edition. Here's what they picked:

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: For England, Brazil and Germany, winning title is not the priority

For most footballing heavyweights like England, Brazil and Germany, the U-17 World Cup is just a platform to help expose their players to unfamiliar conditions and quality opposition at this level. Not winning the U1-7 World Cup is hardly a disaster.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Spain coach Santiago Denia 'proud' of players despite loss to England in final

England produced a come-from-behind performance to crush Spain on Saturday and lift the FIFA U-17 World Cup title.

Phil Foden stars as England thrash European rivals Spain to clinch FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017

England rode on Phil Foden's brace to thrash European rivals Spain 5-2 in the final of the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 and clinch their first title.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: England’s youth teams' success typifies a change in mindset and fortunes

The silverware will grant England belief that the country can turn the tide in senior international football. The change has begun. After all those years of despair, hope shines brightly over English football.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: England wear down Spain with unparalleled skill, unperturbed self-belief

if England can further hone the skills of these talented footballers and keep their self-belief intact, the future has to be bright for the Three Lions.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Twitterati sense rise of England's golden generation as Young Lions script epic win

England colts clinch maiden FIFA Under-17 World Cup beating Spain 5-2. Here is how twitter reacted to stunning finals at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: England ride on Phil Foden's brace to thrash European champions Spain in final

The 17th edition of the FIFA U-17 World in India turned out to be a milestone event as it became the most attended and the highest scoring tournament ever.