Kidd eyes trophy boost

Assistant boss Brian Kidd hopes Manchester City's England stars can help fire the club to a trophy this term.

The Blues ended up with six players on the field as England dismantled Switzerland in Basel earlier this month.

While Kidd is pleased City's contingent helped England to the win, he is more concerned with the Blues claiming their first trophy since 1976.

Kidd, who represented both Manchester clubs as a player as well as in management, said:"It is wonderful to have these players in the England team.

"But as a Manchester lad, who has been lucky and blessed to have been involved with both local clubs, I just want Manchester City to win a trophy.

Something big

"Once we can put that to bed, it will be the start of something big.

"Winning is intoxicating. When you get your first trophy, you want more.

"The staff want it and so do the players. It goes without saying it is the same for the fans."

Roberto Mancini's side next take on Juventus in the Europa League on Thursday, with Kidd believing City will be well up for the challenge.

The Blues are currently top of Group A and are favourites to win the game against the Turin giants, whom Kidd scored against in City's Uefa Cup first-leg win in 1976.

Pressure

He added:"Pressure comes with the territory.

"Quite rightly, the expectation is there.

"But everybody is up for it. Nobody is a wilting flower at this club.

"We all know the demands. That is how it should be.

"With this particular competition, the boss wants first place in the group. He won't take anything less."

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