"My mental strength has definitely improved in a short space of time and I’m grateful that I’ve had this experience so early in my career."

"We put all of our attacking players on the pitch and went for it. Sometimes fortune favours the brave."

"It's the best time to score a goal as a striker. It was amazing with all the fans behind the goal."

As Youth Development Week continues, we gain insight into the role of an integral staff member in our Academy.

"You've always got to have the belief that you can make a start like we have. That stems from the manager and the coaching staff, but also from the players around you."

"We have had a chance to look at all of the games really closely and look at what went well and what you can do better, and there are a lot of things we can improve."

City's U21s return to action on Tuesday afternoon, taking on the Terriers in the PDL.

The 19-year-old joins on loan from Chelsea for the 2025/26 campaign.

“You can’t perform in any way, shape or form if you haven’t got the supporters with you. We’re trying to give them something to feel excited about, and you must back that up with performances."

"If you look at the back four as a unit, we’re building a strong relationship. It’s another clean sheet for us and hopefully we can carry that on."

"Every week we’re getting stronger and stronger, and you can see that in the performances.”

“They look as if they have clear qualities and are going to be an exceptionally difficult test for us. Our focus is now on preparing."

“You can see that supporters and the players are all buzzing for the next game, we’re excited to go and play."

“Penalties are always an opportunity to make yourself a hero, and thankfully today, it has worked."

"We have a lot of good footballers in the squad and playing the football that we are brings out the best in each other."

"To score three goals at home and give so many of our players who have come through our Academy minutes was very special."

“As players, we’re all looking forward to coming into work every day, which is such a big thing in football."

"I was conscious of how big a test it was for us, so to play the game, right from the first whistle, in the manner that we did, made us very proud."

"The Gaffer has given me that freedom to express myself. He wants me on the ball. I think it's paying off. I'm really enjoying my time under him so far."

"We had an increased level of our performance on Tuesday and we’ll need improve again on Saturday to give ourselves a chance to win again against a team of Luton’s calibre."