Manchester City defender Micah Richards admits he's delighted with his current form.

Richards credits the resurgence in his form to the guidance of his club manager, Roberto Mancini.

"He's been outstanding for me," ­Richards told the Sunday Mirror. "He's given me the ­confidence I needed. I've played a lot better under Mancini, since he's given me the freedom to get forward more. I think you can hear him shouting, 'Micah, go!' every five minutes.

"I seem to be playing my best when I'm going forward.

"I feel I'm playing well, but it's a lot easier when you are playing with better players, people like David Silva."