2. Nick Powell (Manchester United)
Anyone who has searched for Nick Powell on YouTube will know what a superb highlights reel the 18-year-old already possesses. Of his 14 league goals for Crewe, most were absolute stunners and he has already bagged a cracker on his United debut, scoring a rasping drive against Wigan in September. Powell is the heir-apparent to Paul Scholes for United and, one he breaks into the United team, England recognition will surely follow.
1. Ross Barkley (Everton)
Anyone to come through Everton’s youth system is naturally labelled the next Wayne Rooney, with most turning out to be total duds. But from what we’ve seen, 18-year-old Barkley looks like the real deal. The powerful midfielder has just returned to Goodison Park from a loan spell at Sheffield Wednesday to cover the injured Phil Neville and you’d be a fool to bet against the impressive Barkley forcing his way into the Toffees’ team before too long.