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Man City defender Lewis: I'm always learning from Walker

Manchester City youngster Rico Lewis has taken inspiration from teammate Kyle Walker.

As Lewis joins up with the England senior team, he spoke about learning from his club and international colleague.

Walker has guided Lewis as he emerged in City's first team, even though the teen initially displaced Walker from the team last season.

“I would probably say the coaches I've had all the way through City," Lewis told BBC Radio 5Live on his footballing influences.

"Most of the values that the first team have had since Pep joined have been throughout the whole academy.

“So all the coaches have had a massive impact on forming who I am today and the kind of player I am. I'd say more recently, in the first team, Kyle (Walker) and obviously, the manager (Guardiola), especially, have been so helpful in building up confidence and also given me the tools and the kind of information I needed to be better.

“I'd say off the pitch, I'm closer with Phil (Foden) and the younger players and stuff like that, but definitely on the pitch and giving me the important information before a game – definitely, Kyle."

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