5 Under-19s stars who did not fulfill their potential

#2 Billy Godleman (England)

Godleman looked destined to play for England from a young age

In September this year Godleman played an incredible innings against Middlesex in an attempt to rescue the game for Derbyshire.

His unbeaten 105 on a deteriorating wicket ended up amounting to half of his team's score, as they fell well short of their target.

This innings was a reminder of the quality Godleman possesses. A reminder that while he does captain English Second Division side Derbyshire, he has the potential to be much more.

From an early age Godleman looked destined to represent England at the highest level. He represented England at the Under-15, 16, 17, and 18 levels, before going on to average 54.69 for the England Under-19s.

Godleman was even give a county contract at the age of just 17. Yet things never fully worked out for him.

Godleman has still shown plenty of talent at domestic level. But his first class average of 31.94 is underwhelming.

Still only 29, he may have his best years ahead of him, and his recent form is indeed promising. Perhaps in the coming years the cricketing world will see the talent that dominated youth cricket just over a decade ago.