After Josh Cullen’s award winning night at Bradford calls have been in place for the youngster to get a chance in the first team next season. West Ham’s academy has always had some special talents come through, such as Jermain Defoe, Michael Carrick, Rio Ferdinand, the list goes on.
With many other teams such as Manchester United, Chelsea and Everton starting to allow younger players to play in games rather than just starting them in cup games.
Some younger players such as Ashley Fletcher, Moses Makasi and Nathan Holland have featured on West Ham’s bench recently due to injuries and suspensions to key first team players.
Youth prospects should be used more in Premier League football, it’s becoming harder and harder for younger players to play in the Premier League because managers are to afraid to risk the game to give them a chance.
We have chosen five current U21 players that deserve a chance in the first team next season.
