Pep Guardiola was impressed with the performances of youngsters Eric Garcia and Tommy Doyle in Manchester City's Carabao Cup victory over Southampton.
Holders City eased into the quarter-finals with a 3-1 win on Tuesday – Nicolas Otamendi and Sergio Aguero getting on the scoresheet before Jack Stephens snatched a consolation for the visitors.
With City suffering an injury crisis in defence, teenager Garcia partnered Otamendi at centre-back, while Doyle played in a holding midfield role behind Bernardo Silva and Phil Foden.
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Their displays drew praise from manager Guardiola, who believes the Carabao Ciup provides the perfect opportunity to test City's fringe players.