Cole Palmer won praise from Manchester City heroes Paul Dickov and Shaun Wright Phillips after their FA Cup win at Swindon on Friday.

Speaking to City's Matchday Live show, Dickov was full of praise for the 19-year-old.

"I don't care what the competition is or who the opposition is – that was just a world-class finish," he said.

"And Cole deserved it as he was outstanding all night.

"He has created the first goal and was involved in everything that was good and positive about Manchester City.

“We talk about him being a young boy but the maturity he showed in his performance was unbelievable as well.

“I talk a lot about mentality, and it says a lot about him that there have been a lot of people talking about him for a long time.

“But when you get your chance or opportunity, there are some who want to criticise or maybe say 'what's all the fuss about this Cole Palmer'.

"However, he rose to the occasion."

Dickov's compliments were echoed by Wright-Phillips who added: "The goal was something special but it's funny as before that, when the ball was played through, I was a bit upset he didn't cross it to McAtee as that looked the obvious pass.

"But he cut back and after the Bernardo shot got blocked the execution of the finish was just ridiculous.

"He used the inside of his foot, and he didn't whip it, he just went straight, and it was a fantastic finish by him.

“(As for the first goal by Bernardo) It wasn't just about the Palmer footwork, but it was his composure to pick a City player out to deliver the pass for the tap-in.

“Cole grew into the game, he kept on trying and he got better and better.

“He was the best player on the pitch - he's been outstanding."