Manchester City’s Kelechi Iheanacho calm despite Pep Guardiola praise

<p>Manchester City forward Kelechi Iheancho has told BBC Sport he will not get carried away by his outstanding start to the season.</p>, <p>Coach Pep Guardiola hailed Iheancho for his “sense of goals” after three strikes in his first seven appearances and showed his confidence in the 19-year-old by allowing Wilfried Bony to leave on loan.</p>, <p>The Nigeria international showed why Guardiola had no problem in thrusting him into the Manchester derby after Sergio Aguero’s suspension, scoring the winner at Old Trafford.</p>, <p>Iheanaho said he was delighted with his start but was determined to keep improving.</p>, <p>“I’m not letting all the praise get to my head because I still have a lot to learn in this game,” Iheanacho, who has scored three goals in seven appearances this season, said.</p>, <p>“It’s been a very progressive period for me at the club, but playing alongside stars like Sergio, Yaya Toure and other great players provides a big chance to keep working hard.</p>, <p>“I’m definitely learning, quietly listening and watching others closely every day — I know in doing that I will achieve bigger things in my career.</p>, <p>“Our manager has confidence in me and has been encouraging me. All I want to do right now is to keep learning under him and work hard for the club.”</p>