The English Premier League is known more for huge transfer fees, and has a seemingly neglectful attitude towards youth, but there are still a few players who have managed to defy convention and make themselves be known in England’s top flight.
Gary Gardner
Young Aston Villa midfielder Gary Gardner may not be the best known name in English football, and he may not be one of the Premier League’s best players, but with the right coaching, he could be. Often dubbed the next Frank Lampard for his bursting runs into the opposition box and a venomous strike from distance, it is unlikely he will ever match up to the Chelsea legend, but there is no reason why he can’t come close.