Wilkinson proud as Man City defeat Leeds in FAYC final

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