John Stones blueprint, Kevin De Bruyne influence - meet Man City's exciting next generation
manchestereveningnews.co.ukFor academy players and staff, the FA Youth Cup is the pinnacle of fledgling careers. The Manchester City Youth Cup winners of the past have written their names into Blues history - from the 2008 side that included Kieran Trippier, Ben Mee and Daniel Sturridge, to the 2020 group who have raised millions in transfer fees for the club in just four years.
Cole Palmer, Tommy Doyle and Morgan Rogers were among that 2020 group, alongside Taylor Harwood-Bellis, James Trafford and Oscar Bobb.
The majority have gone on to play in the Premier League or Championship, with dozens of appearances collected for Pep Guardiola's first team. ALSO READ: Man City's Jaden Heskey - "My dad's been through everything, but it adds a bit of pressure" So who are the Class of 2024, seeking to write their name in City folklore on Friday night when they face Leeds? True Grant has kept goal for City this season in the Youth Cup, supported by 16-year-old Spike Brits.
Grant is son of former Manchester United stopper Lee Grant, and has been included in the senior squad for a period this season when Ederson was injured.
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