He has enjoyed a taste of first-team training with Pep Guardiola, and it's probably time for some more for Jadon Sancho.
During a season the fledgling winger has shone the brightest for the academy, Sancho was the pick for Manchester City and manager Lee Carsley as they eased into the FA Youth Cup fifth round.
Southampton await next month - hours before Guardiola's side take on Swansea City in the Premier League - and another opportunity for home fans to marvel at someone who continues to dazzle.
Liverpool were no match for him or City on Wednesday night, sent back to Merseyside having chased Sancho, Brahim Diaz and co around the Academy Stadium with little luck.