Man City whiz Foden: Lewis better than me at same age

Manchester City whiz Phil Foden is delighted seeing more academy graduates making their mark.

Rico Lewis was outstanding, while Micah Hamilton and Oscar Bobb scored in City's midweek Champions League win at Red Star Belgrade.

Foden told the club's website: I think a dream of mine is to try and play with as many Academy players as possible in the first team.

It's so nice to see Rico and Oscar doing so well it's just so good to see. Rico is unbelievable for his age and so is Oscar.

To see them doing what they're doing now, yeah, it's so good.

They're going to be important for us. Like I said, when injuries happen, they're always there and ready to step up."

On Lewis, Foden also said: How old is he - 19? Yeah, it's crazy. I think he's much more alert than I was at that age.

Like how aware of his surroundings and how intelligent he is.

It's not normal to find that in an 19-year old, you know? It normally comes over time.

He's so intelligent on the pitch and for the manager to trust him in midfield in these big games, just shows that.

Foden also had praise for Norway winger Bobb.

He's similar to me with a left foot and in that he likes to get in the pockets and turn," he said.

He's an unbelievable player. Every time he's played for us now and come on he's done well as well so he's really making an impact.

I'm really happy for him."