Tom Carroll, 20, Tottenham Hotspur
Carroll is being watched closely by coaches at Spurs having once bagged 56 goals in 28 games for the youth team.
Spurs’ season is in danger of fizzling out, despite the electric form of Gareth Bale, and they could do worse than throwing the 20-year-old into the mix to breath some fresh life into their attack. Scott Parker hasn’t been able to replicate last season’s form, neither has Sandro, and Spurs can’t afford passengers at this stage, Carroll would certainly be hungry to impress.
Gary Gardner, 20, Aston Villa
The ‘new Steven Gerrard’ has had his problems with injuries since first breaking into the Villa squad last season.
Brother of Sunderland’s Craig, he is currently just returning from seven months out with a knee ligament injury but is set to feature heavily next season as Villa look to continue their emphasis on youth. A true pass master with an eye for goal, there are big expectations surrounding the younger Gardner brother.