Rico Lewis set for ‘big decade’, says Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola

IMPRESSIVE: Rico Lewis, left, impressed in Manchester City’s victory over Liverpool on Thursday. Pic: Isaac Parkin/PA

Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City have unearthed a star for the next 10 years in teenage right-back Rico Lewis.

The 18-year-old academy graduate grabbed his latest first-team opportunity by producing a fine display in City’s hard-fought 3-2 Carabao Cup win over rivals Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday.