How local boy O'Reilly took centre stage at Man City

How local boy O'Reilly took centre stage at Man CityImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Nico O'Reilly has scored nine goals for Manchester City this seasonByShamoon HafezManchester City reporterPublished3 minutes agoCommentsNico O'Reilly has fond memories of his last trip to Wembley Stadium and the Manchester City player will be aiming to produce a repeat in Saturday's FA Cup final against Chelsea.The 21-year-old scored twice in a starring performance against Arsenal to help City lift the Carabao Cup in March, and now he will be searching to claim a double.City's season boils down to the next 10 days, which will determine how successful this term will be - they are still in contention for the Premier League title, so Pep Guardiola's side can potentially finish with one, two or three trophies come next Sunday.For O'Reilly, silverware is not the only motivation in these next few weeks as he looks to seal a place in Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the World Cup this summer."He has probably been the best left-sided player this season," Garry Riley, the scout who discovered O'Reilly, told BBC Sport."There are plenty of good left-sided players but to see him - if he can - get in that World Cup squad would be unbelievable."Talent spotted at a young ageO'Reilly's "unbelievable talent" was spotted at the age of six, according to Riley, who says he had a "great left foot", was "good on the ball" as well as having "determination".Even at that young age, there were scouts from Manchester United, Liverpool, Everton and Blackburn Rovers watching him in action for Moston Tigers and Failsworth Dynamos.O'Reilly was first recommended to Riley by local scout Joe Yates, who would keep in touch with the family about his progress.Riley said: "It was so competitive in their younger days - it still is now at the moment - because all the top clubs in the North...