7. Ashley Westwood

Media Image LtdAston Villas Ashley Westwood is one of the latest players in a long line of graduates from Crewes famed academy which has produced the likes of Danny Murphy, Dean Ashton, Nicky Maynard, Billy Jones and David Vaughan. The 24-year-old midfielder is comfortable on the ball and a player who likes to control the tempo of a game, whilst also providing a creative spark in the final third. Villa boss Paul Lambert is known for giving youngsters a chance to impress and that should continue with Westwood, who could remain a crucial part of the clubs side for years to come and may even be a future England international.