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The youngsters playing for their countries before making Man City debuts

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After beating Manchester United 6-0 last week, Manchester City under-21 coach Brian Barry-Murphy pointed to the number of international call-ups for the club's academy players as an indicator of their progress this season.

Will Dickson, who scored twice against United to continue a productive season, was namechecked as one of 21 City youngsters called up to their countries this month.

Such is the quality in City's academy, they have also had two players make senior international appearances, before even playing for the City first team. ALSO READ: 'That's the main target' - Man City youngster Shea Charles shares future first-team plans Under-21 captain Shea Charles took his fine form at youth level into the Northern Ireland squad, earning his fifth cap in the midfield in their 2-0 win over San Marino.

It was the first time he's completed 90 minutes at senior level, and he is yet to make a senior debut for City despite a handful of squad appearances.

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