City's reserves have begun their pre-season campaign with a 3-1 win over Altrincham in a friendly.

A young Blues side fell behind to an early goal from Colin Little, but a brace from Daniel Sturridge gave City the lead before half-time.

Fellow marksman Kelvin Etuhu sealed the win in the second half, showing why both he and Sturridge have been moved from the City Academy into the first team squad over the summer.