Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was delighted with their Carabao Cup win against Southampton - and particularly the displays of his young charges.
Eric Garcia and Tommy Doyle shone on the night for the 3-1 triumph.
Eric Garcia has once again played a high level, like has this season and last season in the Carabao," said Guardiola.
He didn't make one mistake. Tommy, as well, he played well in position that isn't his natural his position.
I thought he played really well. Congratulations on his debut. I'm so sorry for Ian Carlo Poveda who was about to come on - but at 3-1 the game wasn't over and after Angelino's injury, John Stones had to play."
The boss also revealed Tommy Doyle was the only natural choice for holding midfield, adding: We had just one holding midfielder available - Ilkay Gundogan - and he's played a lot of games.
We have Fernandinho who can play there but he is playing centre-back (and was suspended tonight).
That's why Tommy played. I didn't have another alternative. He was with us in pre-season and I've seen him in the Academy. I didn't have any doubts he would play a good level."
