Phil Foden had to contact his lawyers(Image: SmartFrame/Every Second Media)

Phil Foden had to contact his lawyers after a sick internet troll claimed his one of his children had died and another has cancer.

Foden, 25, sought legal advice after the hoax stories were shared on social media. The Manchester City's ace wife, Rebecca Foden, has even been forced to address the bogus claims.

Rebecca, 24, and the England star share three kids, and she was forced to post about the claims after admitting she had become inundated with messages about the hoax stories.

She wrote: “We are aware of the pages and accounts spreading these stories. They are completely false and very disturbing.

"I don’t understand how people can make up these things about anyone, especially children. It’s sickening.

Phil Foden's wife, Rebecca, had to address the claims(Image: Getty Images)

“We are all absolutely fine thank god & thank you for all your concerns we are doing everything we can to stop them. Please report any posts or pages you come across sharing these false...