Top Ten Young Stars Set For England Recognition in the New Year

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4. Charlie Austin (Burnley)

The fact that Austin is the oldest player on this list at 23 and currently playing in the Championship should in no way fool sceptics. The Burnley forward is the definition of deadly, scoring 17 times in 16 league appearances for the Lancashire club, adding to his 16 goals from last term. Indeed, the powerful forward has only failed to find the net in three league games this season and is being watched by around 5 Premier League clubs, according to reports.

3. James Ward-Prowse (Southampton)

Just in case you’re not bored of Southamton players by now – here’s another. James Ward-Prowse, 18, has gone relatively unnoticed during Saints’ poor start to the season but there can’t be many players so young who have looked so competent against the best midfields in the Premier League. The youngster signed a new five-year deal this weekend and it’s easy to see why Saints are so desperate to keep the starlet.

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