Jack Wilshere (Arsenal); 18

Wilshere has long been the most talked-about player to have graduated from the Arsenal academy. The slight, skillful left-footed attacking midfielder is spoken of in hushed terms at the Emirates Stadium and got his first taste of extended first-team football during a loan spell at Bolton toward the end of last season. Was called up for England's friendly against Hungary on Wednesday and it seems only a matter of time before he is performing regularly for club and country.