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

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.

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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. I’d also say Dani Alves when he was playing at Barcelona, I loved watching him as well."

While Walker is currently sidelined with an injury, Lewis has insisted that the England international has still had a major impact on him since he began training with the senior side - stating that the 32-year-old is always there to help.

He added: "I think it is just the little tips. I don’t really have to go and ask him for much but he just gives me little tips when he can see that he could improve me in some way, it goes a long way really."

Walker, who went off injured in the 6-3 derby victory over Manchester United earlier this month, is facing a race against time to be fit for the World Cup in Qatar.

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