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Man City keeper Murray-Jones: Moving from Southend the right call

Manchester City goalkeeper George Murray-Jones is pleased with his progress this season.

Murray-Jones, having joined from National League side Southend United in the summer of 2021, made his UEFA Youth League debut this week.

The 18-year-old was handed his first European start on Wednesday afternoon, as they finished off their campaign with a 1-0 win over Sevilla at the Academy Stadium.

“When you are training and playing against the best young players that the country has to offer, it certainly helps your development," he told City's website.

“It has for me anyway, when you are facing them each training session you know you have to be switched on.

“It has helped me in games as well, you are switched on in every moment, compared to the football I was playing at Southend it is much more of a challenge."

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