Stern test for Man City youngster

Dedryck Boyata is the surprise name in the Manchester City starting line-up tonight for their first domestic semi-final since 1981, a Carling Cup showdown with Manchester United.

The 19-year-old defender only made his senior debut at Middlesbrough earlier this month but manager Roberto Mancini has entrusted him with a central defensive berth alongside Micah Richards, allowing Vincent Kompany to move up into a three-man midfield.