Kevin De Bruyne ‘still nowhere near where I need to be’ after injury return

Kevin De Bruyne returned to action as Manchester City thrashed Huddersfield (Martin Rickett/PA)

Kevin De Bruyne admits he will need to hold himself back as he eases himself into action following a long lay-off.

De Bruyne made his first appearance in five months with an impressive substitute cameo in Manchester City’s 5-0 FA Cup third-round demolition of Championship Huddersfield on Sunday.