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Rico Lewis explains how Man City teammate Kyle Walker has helped him to improve

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Manchester City youngster Rico Lewis has revealed that teammate Kyle Walker has helped him to improve since he started training with the first team, admitting that he studied the England international as a boy.

Lewis has made four substitute appearances for Pep Guardiola's side so far this season, coming on against Bournemouth, Nottingham Forest and Southampton in the Premier League, and during the home victory over Copenhagen in the Champions League.

The right-back has been impressive in Premier League 2, with his performances leading to him training with Guardiola's team and being rewarded with chances to feature for the senior side.

The 17-year-old has since admitted that training alongside Walker has helped his development. ALSO READ: Pep Guardiola dismisses idea that Anfield atmosphere will affect Man City players Asked about which players he idolised when he was growing up, Lewis said: "As I grew up watching football more and becoming more of a full-back, I’d say definitely Kyle Walker.

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