Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo is full of praise for his countryman and club teammate Bernardo Silva.

The midfielder was in fine fettle as City brushed aside a spirited display from Brentford to win 2-0 in the Premier League on Wednesday.

Asked about the influence of Bernardo on the team, Cancelo said: "Bernardo influences me every day, because every day I spot a new trait in him as a player.

"For me, he's a phenomenal player.

"Of course, I'm partisan when talking about him because I'm his friend, but if he's not the best midfielder in the world right now, he's definitely one of the best."