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Isaac Johnson

Rico Lewis praised for Man City Youth Cup attitude after Champions League heroics

Rico Lewis has been hailed for showing the right attitude after helping Manchester City’s Under-18s conquer Blackburn in the FA Youth Cup just over a month since featuring in the Champions League against Sevilla.

The right-back made his European bow in October when he featured in the 5-0 home group stage win over Copenhagen. Two months earlier, the 18-year-old had made his senior debut in the 4-0 win over Bournemouth in the club’s second Premier League game of the season, coming on as a late substitute.

Lewis lined up on a bitterly cold night for the Under-18s on Wednesday, as City eased past Blackburn 3-0 thanks to an effort from Will Dickson and a double from Jaden Heskey, son of former England striker Emile.

READ MORE: Emile Heskey’s son scores brace as Man City Under-18s progress in FA Youth Cup

Lewis was given the armband for the night and impressed many with his attitude and commitment during the game, despite playing six first-team matches this season. He received great praise on Instagram after full-time when a football account highlighted his professionalism.

Thesecretscout1: I don’t want to hear about a player complaining about playing back in his own age group again. Rico Lewis tonight captained #mancity u18s. In October he made his Champions League debut, he also just got back from first-team training in Abu Dhabi! I’ve seen players' heads gone when these things happen! Loved seeing that tonight from Rico and City.

Davidmclennan14: Rico got his head screwed on, he loves being out there regardless of the situation.

Mletshwene: Getting valuable minutes before returning to first team once club footy continues.

Mcfc_dani: Love people with Rico's mentality, I'd be buzzing to be able to play more matches after a break as long as this.

Objoraoc: We create mentality monsters at City.

Joe.towler__: Only just getting started.

Stevebedlow: Been advised well, it’s all part of the education.

Lewis is considered a first-team player at City and featured for the whole 90 minutes in City’s 2-0 League Cup win over Chelsea last month.

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