Son of Premier League and England legend called up by Pep Guardiola to train with first team ahead of Brighton clash

Pep Guardiola has called up three Manchester City youth players to train with the first team, including England and Liverpool legend Emile Heskey's son Reigan. The Cityzens are gearing up to face Brighton next in the Premier League and will aim to get back to winning ways after a frustrating 2-0 loss against Tottenham Hotspur last weekend.

Son of EPL giant trains with Man City senior side
Three youngsters to train with first team
City face Brighton on Sunday

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WHAT HAPPENED?
According to the Daily Star, Guardiola called up Reigan Heskey, Ryan McAidoo and Divine Mukasa from the academy to train with the senior players ahead of the club's crucial Premier League clash against Brighton this weekend. Heskey, son of England icon Emile, will aim to impress Guardiola and follow in his father's footsteps, making his Premier League debut.

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Reigan, who plays for the City U-21 side, scored in the club's 3-1 win over West Ham last Friday. His elder brother Jaden, 19, is also on City's books and he featured in the team's 5-1 win over Oldham Athletic this week.
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Among the three young sensations who have been called up to the senior team, only Mukasa had accompanied City for their pre-season tour of Palermo for a pre-season friendly.

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WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER CITY?
The Cityzens will visit Amex Stadium this Sunday as they hope to bounce back in the Premier League with a win over Brighton.

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