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Development/Youth Squads 2023/2024 Thread - U18/U21

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https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/ben-chilwell-20-4-leicester-city-players-who-could-be-the-next-big-stars-to-emerge/#sammy-braybrooke

 

FLW takes a look at the current Foxes who could go on to replicate Ben Chilwell's success...

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 Kasey McAteer is Leicester's top young player and has shown promise with his early season goals. He has the potential for both immediate and long-term success.
 Wanya Marcal, a versatile midfielder, has also been making strides and opened his account with a goal in August. There's a lot more to come from him.
 Will Alves and Sammy Braybrooke are both highly touted prospects. Alves, known for his trickery and speed, has faced injury setbacks but is still exciting fans. Meanwhile, Braybooke, a composed midfielder, has captained both Leicester and England at youth level.
Leicester City's youth talent production has proved a real plus point in the East Midlands recently.


The Foxes count the likes of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Luke Thomas and £39m-Newcastle United export Harvey Barnes as their most projected academy graduates as of late.

However, no player has emerged from within to harvest a more eye-watering outlay than Ben Chilwell, who made over 100 appearances for his boyhood club prior to joining Chelsea for £50m three years ago.

It's set the precedent and ever since then, Leicester fans have been wondering who the next big cab off the ranks will be from their youth-set up and into the first-team before eventually, and potentially of course, netting the club some healthy cash.

Dewsbury-Hall may be next-in-line to do just that, but supporters always want more and they'll look back to Chilwell as a prime example.

So, that said, we've decided to analyse the next four players who could replicate the defender's success at the King Power Stadium and beyond in years to come...

 

Kasey McAteer
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It's not going to ruffle too many feathers by citing McAteer as Leicester's best young player by some distance right now - barring their loanees, of course.

He's been with Leicester since the age of eight and is finally achieving his dreams in the game.

The 21-year-old winger was on loan in the fourth-tier with AFC Wimbledon last term but has received a window of opportunity under Enzo Maresca and he's certainly repaid that faith.

Early season goals against the likes of Rotherham United, Southampton, Norwich City and even Liverpool in the EFL Cup have all provide a clear idea of what McAteer could go on to achieve in both the immediate and long-term.

 

Wanya Marcal
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A fixture of Leicester's various youth sides during his rise, the versatile midfielder has also enjoyed increased prominence this term.

He opened his account during a 2-1 home victory over Cardiff City back in August, provoking the feeling that there's so much more to come.

Equally at home in midfield or out wide, expect big things from the Portugese prospect further down the line...

 

Will Alves
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Even though he's only played twice for Leicester's first-team in cup competition, Alves' name is far from unknown among the Foxes faithful.

Alves, who joined Leicester at under-9's level and is known to be a fanatical supporter of the club, has long been among the most exciting and gifted academy operators in his age group, leaving onlookers enthralled with his trickery, flair and frightening speed off the mark.

He's a hugely-captivating prospect, all things considered, and one that Leicester fans are rightly excited about.

Alves has been out of action since last December through injury, but there's still every chance he'll come good upon his return.

 

Sammy Braybrooke
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Braybooke is also another name to expect big things from.

Akin to Alves, he too suffered an ACL injury last term but it's just as likely that he'll bounce back from it well and continue reaching his potential, which has long been a cause of real excitement in this corner of the country.

A composed and technically-gifted central midfielder, Braybooke has been with Leicester for over 10 years now, captaining the Foxes and even England at youth level.

He's not played much senior football at all, but expect him to seize the opportunity when he receives it.

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Tranmere Rovers welcome Leicester City under-21s to Prenton Park on Tuesday 10th October (7pm kick-off), in their second EFL Trophy fixture of the campaign.

The hosts were beaten 2-0 by Fleetwood Town in the opening match of Northern Group D at the start of last month, now needing a win to boost the chances of qualification. 

The young Foxes sit below Rovers in the standings, following a 7-1 thrashing at the hands of Wigan Athletic. 

Tranmere come into the game having earned seven points from their last four league outings, most recently drawing 2-2 with Grimsby Town on Saturday. 

Leicester find themselves 18th in Premier League 2, winning twice and losing the other four of their opening six matches. 

If the game ends level after 90 minutes, each team will earn one point, with a penalty shootout taking place to win an extra bonus point. 

  

Our EFL Trophy group matches: 

Fleetwood Town 2-0 Tranmere Rovers | Highbury Stadium | Tuesday 5th September (7pm) 

Tranmere Rovers v Leicester City under-21s | Prenton Park | Tuesday 10th October (7pm) 

Tranmere Rovers v Wigan Athletic | Prenton Park | Tuesday 14th November (7pm) 

 

Team news:  

Jake Leake, Luke Norris and Chris Merrie continue to work hard on their recoveries from injury, and won't be available for the match. 

Paul Lewis and Reece McAlear have been taking part in training for the last week and could be selected in Nigel Adkins’ team. 

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Tranmere Rovers welcome Leicester City under-21s to Prenton Park on Tuesday 10th October (7pm kick-off), in their second EFL Trophy fixture of the campaign.

The hosts were beaten 2-0 by Fleetwood Town in the opening match of Northern Group D at the start of last month, now needing a win to boost the chances of qualification. 

The young Foxes sit below Rovers in the standings, following a 7-1 thrashing at the hands of Wigan Athletic. 

Tranmere come into the game having earned seven points from their last four league outings, most recently drawing 2-2 with Grimsby Town on Saturday. 

Leicester find themselves 18th in Premier League 2, winning twice and losing the other four of their opening six matches. 

If the game ends level after 90 minutes, each team will earn one point, with a penalty shootout taking place to win an extra bonus point. 

  

Our EFL Trophy group matches: 

Fleetwood Town 2-0 Tranmere Rovers | Highbury Stadium | Tuesday 5th September (7pm) 

Tranmere Rovers v Leicester City under-21s | Prenton Park | Tuesday 10th October (7pm) 

Tranmere Rovers v Wigan Athletic | Prenton Park | Tuesday 14th November (7pm) 

 

Team news:  

Jake Leake, Luke Norris and Chris Merrie continue to work hard on their recoveries from injury, and won't be available for the match. 

Paul Lewis and Reece McAlear have been taking part in training for the last week and could be selected in Nigel Adkins’ team. 

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Team to face Tranmere in the EFL Trophy:

 

Young, Ali, Nelson, Wilson-Brown, Godsmark-Ford, Raiky, Cartwright, Cover, Marcal, Richards, Thomas.

Subs: Pennant, Hill, Grist, Doherty, Amartey, Neale, Aluko

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3 minutes ago, ALC Fox said:

He has a bit about him this Silko Thomas doesn't he? I haven't seen anything of him but from the short time he's been here how do people think he compares to our other top prospects in similar positions (Alves, Richards, Popov, etc.)?

He’s scored 3/4 goals already I’d say try get him a loan in January 

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Watched it on the Tranmere iFollow, we were so out of our depth. Possibly the most undeserving 1-0 victory I’ve seen in a long time. I think the statistics say it all, no desire, lack of quality. Some serious questions need asking of the 21s setup, it couldn’t be any less uninspiring and a lot of that comes down to the coaching and system it seems.

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https://www.lcfc.com/news/3733660/future-foxes--inside-leicester-citys-academy-documentary-available-now?lang=en

 

'Future Foxes - Inside Leicester City's Academy' Documentary Available Now

 

Supporters can now enjoy the latest Foxes Hub documentary - Future Foxes - Inside Leicester City's Academy - placing a focus on some of the youngest players at the Club.

 

- 'Future Foxes - Inside Leicester City's Academy' documentary available now on Foxes Hub
- The new feature offers insight into the Club's Academy and its support for young hopefuls in Seagrave
- Fans can watch the documentary using the video player below

 

Speaking to coaches, players and Club staff, the 20-minute production follows the progress of Academy players at school age and explains the support which LCFC provides through their development.

 

Placing a focus on the day-release programme, Future Foxes - Inside Leicester City's Academy also offers an insight into the educational and football tutelage which is available in Seagrave. 

 

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, on the other hand, reflects on his journey from an eight-year-old hopeful to a fully-fledged member of the Foxes First Team in the present day.

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