Top 10 Premier League young talents 2013/2014

2. Luke Shaw

Age: 18 | Club: Southampton| Nationality: English | Position: Left-Back | Premier League Appearances: 15

The left back spot for the next World Cup is one of the main spots of contention for England. Ashley Cole seems to have been usurped in that spot by Azpilicueta for Chelsea and Baines has continued churning out impressive performances in Merseyside. Not too far behind the duo is Southampton’s Luke Shaw.

Having made the step up to the 1st team last season, Shaw has well and truly nailed down the 1st team spot in this campaign. He’s started 15 times for the club in the league and has been quite impressive in a majority of them. The attack minded left back started the season with an assist at West Brom securing a 1-0 win for the Saints.

He has progressed admirably this season and perhaps his most impressive statistic is that he’s only picked up a solitary booking this season, not something you’d expect from your regular 18 year old defender.

Shaw has also featured for the England U-21s 3 times this season chalking up an assist in the process. Shaw’s impressive performances have more than justified his inclusion in our list. He’s been linked to a host of big clubs but he’s signed a new contract at Southampton. It’s a good move by both club and player as regular football at this stage will only hasten his development.