Dele Alli

Dele Alli has become one of the most talented and exciting youngsters in English football.

At just 19 years old he has earned a call-up to Roy Hodgson's England squad. He has played for England at under 17,18,19 and with the under 21 team.

He made a name for himself at MK Dons in League One. He played a total of 88 games for The Dons scoring 24 goals. Last season was a breakout season for Alli as he scored 16 league goals and led MK Dons to automatic promotion to The Championship.

He signed a five-and-a half-year deal with Tottenham in February but only joined the team in the Summer. The Spurs faithful have already taken to Alli as they roared their approval when he came on as a substitute in their Capital One Cup game against Arsenal.

Alli is a box to box midfielder and he has already shown that he can get on the scoresheet on a regular basis. He is a tall and skinny looking player but he possesses great skill and control. He is fearless and direct and has shown great ability to show he belongs in the top flight.

Being a Liverpool fan growing up his favourite player was Steven Gerrard and you can see similarities in his play. Having made just 5 appearances for Tottenham so far Mauricio Pochettino is taking it step by step with the young midfielder but his impact on the field may mean he plays a big role for Spurs this season both in the Premier League and the Europa League.

Devante Cole

The son of Manchester United legend Andy Cole is now one of rival club Manchester City's brightest young prospects. 

Devante Cole is following in his father's footsteps playing as a clinical striker. He was on loan at Barnsley FC until the 5th of January. He made 23 appearances for The Tykes since joining the League One side in August and provided seven goals, the second highest goal tally for the team. 

Last season, as an 18 year old he played with Manchester City's under-19 squad in the UEFA Youth League. He led the team in scoring with six goals and helped them get to the quarter finals before being knocked out by runners up Benfica. 

Devante has some characteristics in his style of play that are similar to that of his father Andy. Certainly the poacher trait has been passed on. Devante has a knack for finding himself in the right place in and around the penalty area. It's one thing to find yourself in the right spot but then Devante has the ability to finish with both feet and he his a strong aerial presence too. 

He stands at 6ft 1" and he is physically strong. His long strides contribute to what might be his biggest attribute at this time, his pace. Devante has the ability to run onto long balls and through passes with his speed. If there is anything for Devante to work on it's his hold up play and close control.

Come the end of the season it will be interesting to see where Devante is at. Can he progress through the ranks at Man City, will he be sent out on loan again or by this time next year will he be signed permanently to a new club. 

You can never know a player's ceiling when it comes to their talent but one thing is for sure, Devante Cole is cut out to be a top professional footballer.

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