A common criticism aimed at the majority of Premier League clubs this season has been an unwillingness to allow youth players to break into their setups, preferring instead to buy or loan talent from elsewhere (often abroad). Despite this, the spotlight has been shone on a number of prodigious prospects to varying degrees. While some youngsters have already exploded into the spotlight (such as Adnan Januzaj in 2014 and Harry Kane this season), many are still waiting in the wings for their chance to shine. The fast-paced, highly physical style of play in England's top flight is often thought of as a cauldron of fire for untested talents, and there's no doubt that much of the current crop will find the Premier League too testing a stage to thrive upon. Some figures on this list have already racked up a fair few appearances for their clubs, but are yet to enjoy the acclaim they perhaps deserve, while others are yet to set foot on the pitch in any meaningful capacity. A quality they all have in common, however, is white-hot potential. From explosive wingers to dominant defensive rocks, here are eleven of the most promising young talents looking to make a name for themselves in the Premier League. Expect to see more than a few of these names hit the headlines in the 2015/16 season.
