Pep Guardiola described Manchester City's teenage midfielder Phil Foden as "a diamond" following the 18-year-old's performance in the Champions League win over Hoffenheim.
Foden was handed his first European start of the season two days after he signed a new long-term contract, and he impressed while completing the 90 minutes.
City needed just a point to clinch top spot in Group F and, despite falling behind to Andrej Kramaric's penalty, Leroy Sane's brace ensured they secured victory at the Etihad Stadium.
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Foden had been restricted to starts in the EFL Cup prior to Tuesday, but Guardiola said he never had any fears that the player could perform at the highest level.