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'I gave myself until 18 to make it' - Man City's Lewis

BBC Sport journalist

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Meeting Rico Lewis, the first thing that strikes you is just how normal and down to earth he is. This is a young man who won the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League treble with Manchester City before he turned 19.

Some players go their entire careers without experiencing anywhere near that level of success so to do it aged 18, in your first full season with the first team, yet retain a sense of perspective and humility speaks volumes.

To understand where this Bury teenager's qualities come from, you have to go back to where his sporting journey began.