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Birmingham boss encouraged by Rafael performance

Birmingham City boss Steve Bruce was encouraged by the performance of summer signing Rafael Schmitz in their defeat against Manchester City.

Bruce said: "I saw him play for Lille against Manchester United and he was rock solid. He showed what a really good central defender he is."

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