Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was delighted with his young players after their 3-2 Champions League win at Red Star Belgrade.

Micah Hamilton scored on debut, while Oscar Bobb also struck on the night.

“What a goal and what a game," Guardiola said of Hamilton.

“I am so happy for him. He is training well and we saw his skills. He made a fantastic goal. Defensively he was aggressive.

“Congratulations to our Academy for how many players came up and how many we sell.

“We had Mo as well, he played really well as well."

He also said: “It's not easy to get opportunities at that level because in big clubs you don't wait.

“In the end we wanted to put Max on but the game was not under control.

“It's a compliment to the Academy. Cole Palmer was here. Romeo Lavia, James Trafford, [Gavin] Bazunu.

“Many players in our Academy are in the Premier League or Championship.

“They have done unbelievable. It is top class."