#dcfc are starting to reap the rewards of the fantastic academy setup at the club...

So here are 3 youngsters I’m especially excited to see break through to the first team :

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Festy EBOSELE : 18 y/o right back. 5ft 11”, 64kg. Joined the club as a right winger from Bray Wanderers, converted to a full back (similarly to Bogle + Lowe), but can still play RM. Represents Ireland at youth level. His chances of a 1st team breakthrough are reduced by Bogle.

Festy has an incredibly direct play-style with a willingness to run into space + create it for his team mates in the process. Fantastic acceleration, positionally sound and has an eye for goal too. Crossing could improve but he’s just so exciting.

Tyree WILSON : 18 y/o left winger. 5ft 7”, 57kg. Nottingham lad, been at the club for a long time now. Has had stints at LWB in a 3-5-2 system for the u18s/u23s. Was promoted to the u23s squad officially despite still being an u18. Has featured in 1st team squad under Lampard.

Has also played up front and on the right, but is most effective on the left wing to stretch the pitch, beating opponents on the outside + crossing from there. Very skilful + agile. Could add more goals as he’s predominantly a creative player right now.

Eiran CASHIN : 18 y/o left-footed centre half. Also been at the club for some time. Another Irish youth international. Not the tallest but very good in the air (winning 8 aerial duels p90 this season). Strong in the challenge and comfortable on the ball + with his passing.

May lack a burst of pace and can be rash but is a reliable, dogged defender with a real sense of positional maturity. Good attacking presence from set-pieces. Left-sided centre halves are gold dust in the current market and so could be a valuable asset.

Certainly some names I’ve missed out here but wanted to focus on these 3 for now. Will do another thread if the interest is there so please do RT/Follow if you found it informative.