Kelvin Etuhu has praised the academy at Manchester City following his breakthrough into Sven Goran Eriksson's first team.The 19-year-old made his debut earlier this season and has now made six Premier League appearances - including two starts.

Etuhu, though, is quick to attribute his progress to City's highly-acclaimed academy.

"The academy made a very, very big impression on me," Etuhu told the club's website.

"They develop your skills, develop your mental strength and you can't fault the academy.

"It makes you a man really, the way it works, brings you up and makes you a respectable person.

"Alex Gibson, Jim Cassell and the staff, not only do they make you a good footballer, but they bring you up to become someone with respect and dignity.

"That's a very big thing being a footballer - aside from just playing on the field."

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