Manchester City have taken 27 players to the USA for four pre-season fixtures, with the group mainly made up of academy talents.
38-year-old Scott Carson drew laughs from Jack Grealish when he sat next to teenager Joel Ndala on the flight out to North Carolina, underlining his role in the squad as the father figure but also a senior player who will get along with everyone.
Described as 'outstanding' by last season's under-18 head coach Ben Wilkinson - who has now stepped up to take charge of the under-21s - Mfuni made his U18 debut while still a 15-year-old. The centre-back is comfortable on the ball, with an eye for a pass, and even a ruthless mentality in front of goal. He scored in the U18 Premier League Cup final to keep Manchester United on their toes in May, before rushing in to ensure Kian Noble's looping, goalbound header went over the line in the FA Youth Cup final.
An England under-17 international, also eligible for the Democratic Republic of Congo, Wilkinson spoke of the high hopes City hold for Mfuni this season. "He's done great, he's had a fantastic year and hopefully he can really kick on over the next couple of years."
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