Raphael Varane – France
Age: 21
Caps: 11
The Real Madrid star has enjoyed a meteoric rise recently and is now on the fast track to becoming a first team regular for both club and country. Out of France’s five games at the tournament the youngster started five and came off the bench for the final group game, rested after qualification had already been assured. His maturity and outstanding defensive abilities earmark him as a future legend, and in four years he’ll be taking no prisoners.
Luke Shaw – England
Age: 19
Caps: 3
Whilst in Brazil Shaw became the youngest player to ever pull on a Three Lions jersey at a major tournament, and though he only featured once in the final pride-salvaging game against Costa Rica, he displayed just why so many people are tipping him for a bright future. Calm, skilful, and defensively sound, he has all the ingredients to be a success and will only improve under the tutelage of new boss Louis Van Gaal at Manchester United.