Sven Goran Eriksson insists Manchester City's academy conveyor-belt is a crucial part of his future plans for the club.

Eriksson told City's website: "One thing I think is very, very good is that we have six players from the Academy in the squad. That is very rare at any club, not just in the Premier League, but even in other countries - six young, very good football players.

"That's important. That's something to build on for the future."