10 teen talents who could follow Shola Shoretire into Premier League picture

The 17-year-old Manchester United forward has made league and European debuts in recent days.

Published Feb 26, 2021

Last updated Feb 26, 2021

Shola Shoretire became Manchester United’s youngest ever player to feature in a European match on Thursday night and is one of a number of exciting youngsters coming through the ranks right now.

Here, the PA news agency picks out some of the highly-rated teenagers coming through Premier League clubs that have yet to make more than a handful of senior appearances – and in some cases even their debut.

Hannibal Mejbri (18) Manchester United

Hannibal Mejbri was in line to make his United debut this week (Martin Rickett/PA)

Amad Diallo (18) Manchester United

Liam Delap (18) Manchester City

Liam Delap has made three first-team appearances for City (Mike Egerton/PA)

Dane Scarlett (16) Tottenham

Jose Mourinho’s record at bringing through young talents has been long debated but the Spurs boss has given this “immense talent” an early chance. Scarlett is the youngest player to feature for the club in the Premier League as well as Europe, while the forward is tipped by his manager to be an established first-team player next season.

Antwoine Hackford (16) Sheffield United

Charlie Patino (17) Arsenal

Folarin Balogun (19) Arsenal

Folarin Balogun scores Arsenal’s fourth goal against Dundalk in December (Brian Lawless/PA)

Joe Hugill (17) Manchester United

Louie Barry (17) Aston Villa

Louie Barry impressed on his Villa debut against Liverpool (Rui Vieira/PA)