Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has hinted Eric Garcia can be a regular first teamer this season.

The defender featured in the midweek Carabao Cup win over Southampton.

Asked which academy players were good enough to have an impact in the Premier League, he said: “Right now, Phil Foden.

"Eric Garcia is closer every time he plays incredibly at a high level, he doesn't make mistakes, and the others have to work and work and work.

"You have to deserve to be there, and because of the problems we had."