Manchester City youngster Oscar Bobb has described his teammate Erling Haaland as inspirational.

The Norway forward has become the key figure within the City team since arriving at the start of last season.

Leading them to a Treble last term, Haaland is top of the league scoring charts again this term.

What he's achieved is crazy, right?" Bobb said.

He's only three years older than me, same country, everything. Yes, he's an inspiration."

Asked if the two were close, Bobb said: Yes, I think it's natural. We're pretty close in age and from the same place. He helps me a lot."

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