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#3 Phil Foden (Manchester City)
The Premier League currently has some amazing young talent at its disposal and Phil Foden is surely one of them. The Manchester City midfielder has already shown glimpses of how brutally effective he can be in front of goal.
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Coming through the ranks at City, Phil Foden has now become a regular part of the first team. The left-footed youngster, with his versatility to play in different positions in midfield, has given Pep Guardiola the freedom to adapt to various other tactics.
Foden has contributed 24 goals since the start of last season. Over time, the Englishman will get more game time than he does now, which will only help him in contributing more goals for his club and country.
#2 Mason Mount (Chelsea)
One of the most impressive players coming through Chelsea's ranks in the past few years has been Mason Mount. The English midfielder started playing for the senior team in the 2019-20 season and has already turned into a vital player for the Blues.
With his attacking approach, incisive passing and playmaking abilities, Mason Mount is one of the finest creators in the Premier League right now. He made the second-most number of key passes (90) in the league last season and had the most number of carries into the final third (100).
Mason Mount has contributed 24 goals since the start of the 2020-21 season and has been in great form this season. In just 16 starts this campaign, he has scored seven goals and registered six assists.
#1 James Ward-Prowse (Southampton)
The Southampton midfielder has been very impressive over the past few seasons. He graduated from the Saints' academy and has been with them ever since.
Over time, James Ward-Prowse has turned into a complete midfielder. His playmaking abilities, combined with his desire to win the ball back, make him a very dangerous player. Not to forget, the English midfielder has been stunning when it comes to set-pieces.
James Ward-Prowse made the seventh-most tackles (57) in the league last season. The Southampton captain has already made the fifth-most number of key passes (47) in the 2021-22 campaign. Since the start of last season, he has contributed 25 goals, the most amongst all the English midfielders in the Premier League.
