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Cole Palmer admits he was starstruck at playing with the likes of Kevin De Bruyne but insists he has done enough to impress absent Pep Guardiola

Teenage sensation Cole Palmer admitted he was starstruck at playing with the likes of Kevin De Bruyne upon moving into the Manchester City first-team.

Academy product Palmer, 19, scored on his FA Cup debut in a 4-1 win over Swindon on Friday.

Having already netted in the Champions League and Premier League for current champions City, Palmer netted his first goal of the Blues' FA Cup campaign with a top-corner finish in the 82nd minute to dash hopes of a Swindon comeback.

Teenage sensation Cole Palmer says he was starstruck at playing with Kevin De Bruyne

Speaking following victory in Wiltshire, Palmer said: 'When I first moved up to the first team I obviously thought 'wow, I am playing with the likes of de Bruyne and players like that.