Manchester City U18 coach Ben Wilkinson was proud of his players after winning the FA Youth Cup final on Friday.

City defeated Leeds United 4-0 at the Etihad thanks to goals from Justin Oboavwoduo, Jaden Heskey, Stephen Mfuni and Matty Warhurst.

“To win the FA Youth Cup final is an amazing feeling," Wilkinson said.

“It's such a prestigious trophy and I'm delighted for everyone in the Academy as it's such a team effort.

“So much effort has gone into the boys over the years from so many people.

“It's a wonderful feeling to win it and its such a great night for everyone here at the Etihad in front of a really good crowd.

“Everyone in the Academy can be really proud."

TEAMS:

Man City: Grant, Henderson-Hall, Noble, Simpson-Pusey (c), Mfuni, Gray, Oboavwoduo (Okeke 73), Alfa-Ruprecht, Mukasa (Warhurst) 73, Heskey, Ndala

Subs: Wint, Naylor, Fapetu, Dunbar-McDonald, Fletcher

Leeds Utd: Mahady, Richards, Toulson, Crew, Cresswell, Lopata-White, Vincent, Chadwick-Chaplain, Lane, Chambers, McDonald