10 Manchester City academy stars to watch out for

SWANSEA, WALES - MAY 15: Kelechi Iheanacho of Manchester City and Stephen Kingsley of Swanseae City compete for the ball during the Barclays Premier League match between Swansea City and Manchester City at the Liberty Stadium on May 15, 2016 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) /

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LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 27: Dujon Sterling of Chelsea is tackled by Jacob Davenport of Manchester City during the FA Youth Cup Final – Second Leg match between Chelsea v Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on April 27, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images) /

Jacob Davenport

Jacob Davenport has been earning plaudits for years at youth level. A very impressive, tenacious defensive midfielder, Davenport plays with his heart on his sleeve every game.

The Englishman has a perfect reading of the game and a great eye for a pass. Equally adept at running the game from the base of midfield as breaking up attacks with a well-timed tackle.

Davenport is reminiscent of former Manchester City midfield ace Gareth Barry.

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