Huddersfield supervisor Lee Grant relished witnessing an elite degree of soccer throughout the 2-0 loss to Premier League facet Manchester City within the Carabao Cup third spherical, believing it is a degree his facet can attain themselves sooner or later.
Town got here up against England internationals Phil Foden, John Stones and Kalvin Phillips, however Grant was proud with the way his side fought to attempt to get a consequence.
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“We have a long way to go to achieve some of the things and level that [Manchester City] are at right now, but why not have that as a goal,” Grant informed BBC Radio Leeds.
“The collective was there, they were there for each other. I saw nobody isolated or nobody left to their own devices. I saw a group fighting for everybody.”
Grant was happy with the skilled gamers of his squad combining with the event gamers to carry a aggressive match to their elite-level opponents.
Teenage defender Jay Smith-Sway changed Lasse Sorensen throughout the second half, managing to maintain a clear sheet throughout his time on the pitch, whereas 19-year-old midfielder Daniel Vost performed the total 90 minutes in a holding midfield position.
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“Super proud of young guys who are yet to make league debuts for us and are fighting and going toe-to-toe working incredibly hard for the group. Really really proud of that,” Grant added.
Cameron Ashia, 18, additionally made a reputation for himself throughout Town’s cup run, scoring within the 2-2 draw with Championship facet Leicester City within the first spherical to equalise and ship the tie to penalties.
Grant sang the ahead’s praises as soon as extra after he hit the publish against Manchester City.
“[Cameron] has shown some really bright moments across this Carabao Cup run. Delighted with how he’s contributed to it and plenty of work ahead for him but hopefully opportunities in the future for him.”
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Ashia will hope to be rewarded with a spot within the squad for Town’s League One visit to Exeter City on Saturday (15:00 BST).
Listen to the full interview with Lee Grant and more Huddersfield Town on Sounds.
[BBC]