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Kevin De Bruyne was one of a host of players to return to Manchester City training on Tuesday – and the playmaker had a message for the fans. Pep Guardiola was without a handful of key stars for the recent pre-season trip to the US, meaning he got the chance to cast his eye over some of the club’s top youngsters. Some really impressed. Oscar Bobb was perhaps the standout player of the tour, while James McAtee and Nico O’Reilly also shone and have now become first-team options for the manager. City are now gearing up for the Community Shield on Saturday against Manchester United at Wembley. It …

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