My best is yet come, Iheanacho insists

Nigerian international Kelechi Iheanacho believes he can only go from strength-to-strength at Manchester City after forcing his way into the first-team squad.

The 19-year-old has emerged as a bright talent at City in his debut season - scoring 13 goals in 33 appearances.

Iheanacho took his tally to that figure with a double in the 4-2 defeat at Southampton on May 1 - a number that is only bettered by Sergio Aguero and Kevin De Bruyne.

The former Golden Eaglets star has come through the club's academy ranks and while he is happy at his progression, the forward feels he will only improve.

'My record isn't bad, this season has been great for me and for the team as well,' he told Sky Sports News HQ. 'I've been getting goals in the team and helping them.

'It's not bad this season but I've got to keep working hard. This is not going to be the best season ever, I'm just starting and there will be more good to come, I'll just keep working hard and working on everything in training and in games and I'll get there.

'I was hoping to play a first-team game and be among them one day, I had ideas about that so I was hoping I would join them some day. It was a surprise for me when they said I was part of the team so I was happy and I'm pleased to join them.

'Now I'm convinced I'm part of the squad but it will not get into my head, I will just keep working hard and keep believing in myself. I will help the team anyway I can this season.'

IHEANACHO'S STATS THIS SEASON

Appearances: 33

Goals: 13