Enjoy a selection of images below as Ilkay Gundogan put the next generation of talent through their paces.
The German international recently took charge of an Academy training session as part of his studies for his coaching badges.
Gundogan, who has expressed an interest in coaching after his playing days, ran the session alongside Lead Coach Darren Hughes and his assistant, Alan Wright at the City Football Academy.
The City midfielder put our Under-16 squad through their paces with a number of possession exercises, before also taking part in a two-touch competition and crossbar challenge.
Enjoy the best images from the session via the gallery below...
