Iheanacho refuses to take his place in City team for granted

Kelechi Iheanacho has scored three goals in seven appearances this season

Nigeria striker Kelechi Iheanacho says that despite getting a chance under manager Pep Guardiola at Manchester City he is not taking his place in the team for granted.

Iheanacho joined City from the Taye Academy in Nigeria in January 2014 and broke into the club’s senior side last season with some eye-catching displays.

His blistering form this season – which includes a goal and assist in City’s 2-1 derby win at Manchester United – has earned universal plaudits again, but he refuses to get carried away.

I’m definitely learning, quietly listening and watching others closely every day – I know in doing that I will achieve bigger things in my career

Kelechi Iheanacho Nigeria and Manchester City striker

“I’m not letting all the praise get to my head because I still have a lot to learn in this game,” Iheanacho, who has scored three goals in seven appearances this season, told BBC …

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