Premier League 2017/18: Wonderkids XI

Strikers

Left forward: Brahim Diaz (Manchester City)

International Champions Cup 2017 - Manchester City v Real Madrid

Age: 18

The 18-year-old Spanish midfielder is rated as one of the best young talents in England. He plays as an attacking midfielder and was good in the pre-season for City. He is yet to make his senior appearance for Manchester City, but already started attracting interest from top European clubs, especially Real Madrid.

Brahim Diaz plays for Manchester City's U-23 side, and signed a three-year professional contract with them in 2016. But Pep Guardiola knows it will be a tough task to keep him at Manchester City for long.

He is excellent at his level, energetic, can beat defenders for fun, and possesses a good finishing ability. It will be surprising if he doesn't become a household name in the future.

Centre forward: Ben Woodburn (Liverpool)

Liverpool v Wolverhampton Wanderers - The Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round

Age: 18

Liverpool's youngest ever goalscorer, the rise of Ben Woodburn has been phenomenal over the last 12 months. He progressed quickly through Liverpool's youth ranks as he made his Liverpool senior debut last year.

He has made 10 appearances so far, and was Liverpool's Academy Player of the Season 2016/17 for his excellent performances with the U-23 side.

At only 17, he made a stunning debut for Wales in the 2018 World Cup qualifiers, with a 25-yard wonder strike in a 1–0 win against Austria. At only 18, he is fearless and composed in-front of goal. He is also one of the most exciting young strikers, and with Jurgen Klopp in-charge of Liverpool, Ben Woodburn is with a coach who always believes in young talents.

He is pacy and has an eye for goal from pretty much anywhere on the pitch. He is not afraid to shoot and is excellent in set-pieces. He already made his International debut and too good to be ignored.

Right forward: Angel Gomes (Manchester United)

England v Czech Republic - U16s International Friendly

Age: 17

The brightest star of Manchester United's youth system, Angel Gomes became the youngest-ever recipient of the Jimmy Murphy Player of the Year award in May 2017. He currently plays for United's U-18 outfit, and is considered as one the most exciting talent in English football.

He made his United debut at the age of 16, becoming the first player born this century to play in the England's top-flight. He is already attracting lot of interest from across Europe and Jose Mourinho can't ignore him for too long.

Predominantly an attacking midfielder, Gomes' pace and ability with the ball allow him to play in a variety of positions, as and when required.

Still very small for a 17-year-old, he is a creative player, composed in possession and excellent in dribbling. Apart from his versatility, he has got quick feet, can beat defenders at will and is an excellent finisher.

Will he be the next big thing in world football? Only time will tell.