As the Manchester City number nine battle rumbles on, Ferran Torres emphatically staked his claim to be in Pep Guardiola's plans after the international break following his brace against Italy.
The City man almost single-handedly dragged his team to victory against the 10-man European champions, subsequently booking his side's place in the UEFA Nations League final and bringing to an end Roberto Mancini's side's incredible 37-game unbeaten run.
Both of his goals were included bursting runs and crosses from down the left-hand side, a ploy that was potentially engineered on the training ground by Luis Enrique, and his countryman Guardiola may even look to follow suit.
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