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Kalvin Phillips' performance for England could be "a springboard" for the rest of his season, suggests ex-Spurs goalkeeper Paul Robinson.

The Manchester City midfielder played the whole 90 minutes as England dug in for an impressive victory in Naples against Italy on Thursday.

After a tough start to life in Manchester, Robinson believes this could be just what he needs to get his career back on track.

"He will be so pleased to have been given the start for England," Robinson told BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast.

"His game time has been really limited and it's been quite stop-start for him at Manchester City. He will be delighted the manager put his faith in him.

"Like the rest of the team, he looked a little tired towards the end of the game but the whole team can take credit for how they dug in.

"Hopefully this will be a springboard for him for the rest of the season."

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Real Madrid have reactivated 'Operation Haaland' with the intention of signing prolific Norway striker Erling Haaland, 22, from Manchester City in 2024, when a release clause in his contract of up to 240m euros (£212m) becomes active. (AS - in Spanish, external)

Meanwhile, City are considering a summer move for Juventus' 19-year-old English winger Samuel Iling-Junior with Chelsea and Newcastle also interested. (90min, external)

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We asked our fan writer for the best save they had seen from a Manchester City keeper and Nicky Weaver's play-off final penalty shootout heroics got the nod.

Now it's your turn. Here are some of your selections:

Andy: FA Cup fifth round, 1977, Joe Corrigan away at Leeds United. Joe flung himself at point-blank range to palm away an Alan Clarke header. Brilliant. Thought it would earn us a replay but a late goal by Trevor Cherry deemed otherwise.

Bluemooner67: David James from Frank Lampard in Jose Mourinho's first season in charge of Chelsea. City were the only team that Chelsea failed to beat that season, with City getting a win and a draw. Lampard blasted a shot you'd have put the mortgage on but it bounced off James' fist like his arm was made of stone! Not as important as Nicky's save, but still incredible.

Jonathan: Arni Arason made an incredible double save in the FA Cup replay at Spurs which City came back to win 4-3. He may not have played much for the club, but we will always remember him for that double save!

Check out the full piece on great saves here

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Manchester City have reignited their interest in Bayer Leverkusen's 19-year-old Germany midfielder Florian Wirtz. (90min), external

Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City are interested in signing 19-year-old Italy forward Wilfried Gnonto from Leeds United. (Gazzetta dello Sport, via Metro), external

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Jack Grealish goes into the Euro 2024 qualifiers with England on the back of a strong run of form for Manchester City, having started their past nine Premier League games.

After a difficult first season at City, the 27-year-old said he feels in his "best form" since moving to Etihad Stadium for a club record £100m in 2021.

"If you were to ask me one thing [that has helped improve his form], I probably would say confidence," said Grealish.

"At the moment, I just feel a bit like I did when I was at Aston Villa.

"I feel like one of the main players and I feel that, [with] playing a lot, it is the fittest I have been, especially since I have been at Manchester City.

"That comes down to playing a lot of games on the bounce and playing in big games - just making an impact really."

Paris St-Germain have made Manchester City attacking midfielder Bernardo Silva one of their top summer targets. (Revelo - in Spanish, external)

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This season, many have expressed the view that Manchester City have not been firing on all cylinders, that they are below par and, in some cases, that they play better when Erling Haaland is not in the side.

During my past two visits to Etihad Stadium I have celebrated 13 goals, with none conceded. In the past six games, City have six wins - scoring 23 goals and letting in only one.

So, if it has been disappointing, it’s starting to get a bit better!

Marathon runners need to taper their training so they don’t go hard right up to the starting line. It allows them to recover and reach peak performance before the race.

Similarly, top Olympic athletes manipulate their training programmes to ensure they are performing at their absolute best during the most important competitions.

With the Premier League looking increasingly like a two-horse race - plus an FA Cup semi-final and a Champions League quarter final on the horizon - I sincerely hope the international break will allow Pep Guardiola, his backroom staff and the 20 players representing their nations to get their tapering and peaking just right.

Manchester City are growing confident they can land 19-year-old England midfielder Jude Bellingham in the summer, but Real Madrid remain in the race for the Borussia Dortmund player. (ESPN), external

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We asked for your views on Saturday's FA Cup game between Manchester City and Burnley.

Here are some of your comments:

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Andy: Burnley played bravely but will now be better prepared for the reality of playing in the Premier League next season. City are currently on fire and it's a shame there is an international break. De Bruyne is back to his best - the Alvarez assist was unreal! Haaland is working harder and is reaping the rewards. It's going to be an exciting finale!

SMLD: I was expecting a close game and it was close for the first 30 minutes. It was great to see the team playing so well and converting their chances as not doing that has been a great frustration this season. A bit conflicted now, though, as we love Vinnie and didn’t want him to be on the end of a thumping.

Andy: City were in complete control, once Haaland made the breakthrough I never once felt troubled by Burnley.

Darren: Nice to see Vincent Kompany back. Burnley may have been dismantled but it's a valuable learning process for his team.

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Manchester City have no fresh injury concerns with Pep Guardiola likely to rotate his squad after their emphatic Champions League win on Wednesday.

Burnley midfielder Josh Brownhill rolled his ankle in the draw with Blackpool at the start of the month and he’s unlikely to return until after the international break.

Jay Rodriguez is back in training after struggling with minor injuries but this game could come too soon, while City loanee Taylor Harwood-Bellis is unable to face his parent club.

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For this week's Premier League and FA Cup predictions Chris Sutton faces Black Honey guitarist Chris Ostler.

Sutton's prediction: 3-1

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola does not mess around in the FA Cup so you know they will field a strong team here.

Burnley are 13 points clear at the top of the Championship but they don't just get results, they also play a really good brand of football.

They will make it quite an open game, but City should have too much for them.

Chris Ostler's prediction: 3-0

Kompany has really impressed me with what he's done with Burnley this season, but I only see this tie going one way. City to win it comfortably.

Find out what Sutton and Ostler predicted for the rest of the weekend's games and cast your vote