5 U-19 players who deserve a national call-up

#4 Anwar Ali

Anwar Ali looks mature enough to don the senior team jersey

Another defender in the list, Anwar Ali marshalling India's defence in the FIFA U-17 World Cup was a treat to watch.

The lanky defender stood out, intercepted the balls away and saved India, many times, from suffering wreck.

The Minerva Academy product was fantastic this season. He organised the defence for Matos at both India U-17 and Indian Arrows.

His consistency is one of his key elements. In the FIFA U-17 World Cup, it was crystal clear. While others struggled to match up the opponents, Ali did it with calm and composure and forced the opponents to bring more players into the attack

At Indian Arrows, it was not a different tale. They had to fight against India's senior players, who're physically robust, and are more experienced than the young colts.

However, Ali managed to dismantle them. He made 15 appearances for Indian Arrows' this season.

India's defensive duo of Sandesh Jhingan and Anas Edathodika looked uncomfortable against Krygyztan.

As tough matches await India ahead of the road, and Constantine should consider Anwar Ali Jr, at least as a backup option.

He deserves to get the call-up and he's matured enough to wear the Blue Tigers' jersey at the senior level.