Grant 'super proud' of Terriers fight against Man City
Grant: 'Tactically our group got it spot on'
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Huddersfield manager Lee Grant relished witnessing an elite level of football during the 2-0 loss to Premier League side Manchester City in the Carabao Cup third round, believing it's a level his side can reach themselves in the future.
Town came up against England internationals Phil Foden, John Stones and Kalvin Phillips, but Grant was proud with the way his side fought to try to get a result.
"We have a long way to go to achieve some of the things and level that [Manchester City] are at right now, but why not have that as a goal," Grant told BBC Radio Leeds.
"The collective was there, they were there for each other. I saw nobody isolated or nobody left to their own devices. I saw a group fighting for everybody."
Grant was pleased with the experienced players of his squad combining with the development players to bring a competitive match to their elite-level opponents.
Teenage defender Jay Smith-Sway replaced Lasse Sorensen during the second half, managing to keep a clean sheet during his time on the pitch, while 19-year-old midfielder Daniel Vost played the full 90 minutes in a holding midfield role.
"Super proud of young guys who are yet to make league debuts for us and are fighting and going toe-to-toe working incredibly hard for the group. Really really proud of that," Grant added.
Cameron Ashia, 18, also made a name for himself during Town's cup run, scoring in the 2-2 draw with Championship side Leicester City in the first round to equalise and send the tie to penalties.
Grant sang the forward's praises once more after he hit the post against Manchester City.
"[Cameron] has shown some really bright moments across this Carabao Cup run. Delighted with how he's contributed to it and plenty of work ahead for him but hopefully opportunities in the future for him."
Ashia will hope to be rewarded with a place in the squad for Town's League One visit to Exeter City on Saturday (15:00 BST).
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