View Image

Rico Lewis wants to play more often in midfield after being handed a chance to impress in a central role during Manchester City's Champions League success against Villarreal.

The 20-year-old set up Erling Haaland for the opener in the 2-0 win at El Madrigal and turned in a classy display in the centre of the pitch at El Madrigal.

Lewis has been on the fringes of the City side since the first weekend of the season and his only start since then until Tuesday night was in a much-changed Carabao Cup win at Huddersfield.

But the academy graduate took his chance in Spain and having played right-back at the start of the season, he was delighted to get a chance in his preferred role and said he believes he offers more in that role.

"I'm always happy when I play there and the mana

See Full Page