1. Raheem Sterling – England and Liverpool
Every Premier League fan is already well aware of how good the 19-year-old is. Having broken into Brendan Rodgers’ side upon joining the club he hasn’t looked like slowing down. His pace, surprising power and excellent decision making alludes to a big future in the game and now that the Reds have returned to the Champions League he will have a chance to test himself against the best of the best.
His early run and shot sent a shock down Italy’s spine in their first group game, and though he didn’t show the same threat against Uruguay there is a sense that any team with him in will look far more dangerous than a side without him.