Manchester City prospect Ian Carlo Poveda appreciates the support of senior teammate Raheem Sterling.

Sterling has grown close to 19-year-old Poveda . The pair have both come up north from west London academies to the north-west pursue their football dreams.

Poveda told the Manchester Evening News: "Raheem's like my big bro, I appreciate him a lot.

"There's small advice he gives me in training sessions and it just shows that he cares and I appreciate it. Even if I don't tell him, I listen a lot and think it's true and then try to implement it in my games all the time.

"I'm glad that Raz helps me out a lot, it helps me all the time. It's tips on the pitch like positioning and runs and things to do. Off the pitch as well he gives me great advice because I'm a young player and there are certain things I haven't experienced yet but he helps me a lot and I appreciate that."