Young talents in the Premier League (or soon to be!)

Young talents in the Premier League (or soon to be!)

A rough and ready list (as always) of young players 22 or Under, in some kind of order.

Phil Jones – A certain star, future captain of England & Utd. Only question is where his best position lies. He has it all.

Gareth Bale – Still only 21 years old. Amazing winger who gets better and better.

Mario Balotelli – Has issues but talent is enormous, so easy to love him.

Jack Wilshere – Already brilliant, low centre of gravity. Currently injured.

Wojciech Szczesny – Arsenal keeper looks like he’ll be a force for years to come

Danny Welbeck – Already very good, versatile, scores and creates. Sets fast tempo

Kyle Walker – Fast attacking right back, bright future for England

Chris Smalling – Top draw, wise head on strong shoulders, will be world class.

Tom Cleverley – Intelligent, modern day midfielder, Could become world class.

Daniel Sturridge – Live-wire, Confident player. Makes things happen up front.

Aaron Ramsey – Classy, hardworking, big future for Arsenal & Wales

Alex oxo Chamberlain – Right Winger already looking comfortable in Europe. Class

Jack Rodwell – Will get better & better, England player. Lot’s of energy.

Martin Kelly – Will be a mainstay in Liverpool’s team for years at the back.

Jack Colback – Industrious, neat midfielder. Small but can get stuck in.

Junior Hoilett – Pacey, handful, makes things happen. Bigger clubs interested.

Jordan Henderson – Full of energy and craft. Good future

David De Gea – Already looks good, potential is huge. Distribution is outstanding.

Fabio - Big potential, serious concerns over fitness

Rafael  – Big potential, serious concerns over fitness

Oriol Romeu – Ex-Barca youngster already looks better than Obi Mikel

Josh McEachran – Brilliant with the ball, if a bit lightweight. Huge potential

Ravel Morrison – Utd. He can be as good as he wants to be. But does he want it?

Connor Wickham – Big powerful pacey forward

Nathan Redmond – Birmingham winger will be in Prem soon making a name.

Keiron Gibbs – Been around for a while, should play for England soon barring injury.

Emmanuel Frimpong – Wild energetic combustive midfield man

James McCarthy – Wigan midfield man has a lot of talent, could move on soon

Ruben Rochina – Hard working with flair & a good strike

Sebastian Coates – Towering centre back taking time to adopt to prem

Seamus Coleman – Pacey right winger who looks the real deal

Scott Sinclair- Quick, tricky left wing/forward at Swansea. Real talent.

Gabriel Obertan – Quick winger has all the tools but lacks mental strength

Neil Taylor – Swansea full back looks solid & comfortable on the ball

Marc Albrighton – Winger should one day player for England if he keeps improving.

Barry Bannan – Scot is gifted with ball at feet, passing range is already very good.

Kieran Clark – Irishman looks to have a good future pending off-field issues

Federico Macheda – Top finisher, needs to improve touch & be better in the air.

Romelu Lukaku – All the physical tools to become a real handful up front

Zeki Fryers – Could well make the left back spot his own once Patrice Evra has left

Ignasi Miquel – Arsenal defender, can play across the back, good with ball at feet.

Francis Coquelin – French midfielder at Arsenal, but has also played in defense.

Fabian Delph – Midfielder seems to have been around awhile but still has more to give

Nathan Delfouneso – Villa forward is big and quick. Should improve a lot given time

Jason Lowe – Blackburn midfielder looks versatile and competitive.

Dedryck Boyata – Big man at the back, another talent off the Belgium production line 

Jonjo Shelvey – Athletic looking midfielder with attacking intent & decent vision.

Haris Vuckic – Midfielder looks a handful with his flair & long range shooting

Harry Kane – Big strong forward from spurs looks a bright prospect

Paul Pogba – Uncertain where his future will lye but has all the tools to make it

Ryan Tunnicliffe – A Spartan, warrior in the midfield mould of Gerrard

Ross Barkley – Strong midfielder, developed early physically like Rooney did.

Grant Hanley – Blackburn defender looks robust, plenty of game already this season

Chucks Aneke – Arsenal midfielder, on loan at Stevenage. Big & strong with flair.

Jack Robinson – Young fullback who seems a natural defender

John Flanagan – Full back is raw but has potential at Liverpool.

Raheem Sterling – Liverpool winger looks hot property, despite off field problems

Robbie Brady – on loan to Hull from Utd. Irish winger looks real deal.

Conor Coady – Leader on the pitch in the engine room or at the back

Andrew Wisdom – Defender, Captain at all youth levels played.

Adam Morgan – Natural goal-scorer, Liverpool youth

Will Keane – Natural goal-scorer at Utd reserves, looks promising