Micah Hamilton scored a stunning goal on his first-ever appearance for Manchester City, against Crvena Zvezda in the Champions League.
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City youngster makes first-team debutScored stunning individual goalHamilton an England U16 internationalWHAT HAPPENED?
Hamilton was handed his first professional start for City by manager Pep Guardiola in Serbia, with the club having already won their group and progressed to the Champions League knockout stages. He has been a star for the youth teams, registering an involvement in 12 goals in 30 games for the Under-21s and an involvement in 20 goals in 29 games for the U18s. He now has one in one for the first team, too.
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Hamilton has been capped at U16 level by England and offers real versatility, with listing seven positions in which he has played, including central midfield, left wing, right wing, and as a striker. The goal evidences his ability to play on the right flank, although it remains to be seen if he will continue playing for the first team or revert back to youth football.
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Their European ambitions remain firmly on course. They are aiming to defend their title after winning the treble last season, and have already qualified for the knockout stages.