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Ashley Cole praises 'very intelligent' Manchester City youngster Cole Palmer for impressive display against Swindon with prospect scoring and providing an assist

Ashley Cole has praised Cole Palmer after the Manchester City youngster produced an impressive first half display against Swindon Town in the FA Cup third round.

Palmer has been on the fringes of the City side this season and the highly regarded 19-year-old was given a starting berth as City got their FA Cup campaign underway.

The prospect provided the assist for Bernardo Silva's opener and later proceeded to find the net himself.

Ashley Cole praised Cole Palmer for his performance as Manchester City faced Swindon
Cole believes playing the left-footed Palmer on the right wing is a nightmare for opponents

Ashley Cole has worked with Palmer as an assistant coach for England Under-21s.