There was another welcome familiar face back at the CFA today as Ilkay Gundogan linked up with his City team mates to start his pre-season preparations.

The German midfielder had enjoyed an extended break after his Euro 2020 exertions with his country but was the latest of our international contingent to return to the CFA on Wednesday as City stepped up preparations ahead of next month’s new Premier League campaign.

Pep Guardiola’s squad got our pre-season build-up off to a fine start on Tuesday, recording an impressive  2-0 friendly win over Preston North End.

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Now the players are preparing for our second pre-season outing, at home to Barnsley on Saturday – a game you can see exclusively live on CITY+.

And judging by Gundo’s expression, he was delighted to be back in the old routine – despite some Manchester liquid sunshine!

View the best of Wednesday’s session in our gallery below...