the teenager, famed as much for his workrate and willingness to track back and help out defensively, is ready to mix it with Sergio Aguero, Raheem Sterling, David Silva, Nolito, Kelechi Iheanacho, Kevin De Bruyne, Leroy Sane and Jesus Navas for a place in the City starting line-up. He has won a whopping 31 U-21 caps having worked his way through the age groups and more time with his parent club could help in his quest for full honours. I was in Dubai when I was informed that he had instead decided to sign a kid from Real Sociedad who had just broken into the Spanish national team. We had to make a scan, but the scan is offered late or too late at the FA and therefore I had to sit in the stand. My coach deserves respect because I know he wants to win and if he doesnt play me there is always a reason. th international, having played 88 times for various youth levels having first appeared for his country’s under 16s. They were two of the ‘fab five - which also included Joe Hart, Vincent Kompany and Sergio Aguero - which for so long was the spine of their team. Getty Images11Old midfield partner Fernandinho has cemented his place in the sideGetty Images11Toure. Xabi is one hell of a player, whose passes have a great range and accuracy. ARSENE WENGER arrived like a breath of fresh air at Arsenal and English football as a whole.