Cushing proud of City despite Champions League exit to 'ultimate test' Chelsea

Manchester City boss Nick Cushing insists he's proud despite letting a 2-0 aggregate lead slip against Chelsea

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00:00Yeah, it's been the ultimate test, and it is the ultimate test when you play the best team,

00:04the most consistent, informed team. It shows you where you're at, right?

00:08But it's also difficult for me to say where we're at because we have so many key players missing.

00:14But, you know, that's not an excuse. I'm proud of the group.

00:17We've shown that the togetherness and the fight and the spirit and the determination is there.

00:22We've caused Chelsea real problems in all four games.

00:27We've lost on moments. I think arguably, probably, the last 20 minutes of the league tie

00:35was probably the most one-sided part of the four games.

00:43But yeah, with so much stress on the group, to still be in it and pushing it,

00:49for me, shows the character this group has, and I'm proud of the group.