The Football Addick

Let's be honest. English football is not in a good place. Not only is the national team flattering to deceive in major tournaments, but the Premier League has also declined quality. It can even be argued that the state of affairs in English football is reaching an alarming position. As a footballing nation we have hit an all time low. But it is not all doom and gloom. Despite the standard of English players being remarkably poor this decade compared to the last, there are those that offer hope for the future. Amidst the negativity, there are those that offer hope for the future. In this article, The Football Addick names his TOP 5 most talented teens from England. Which Liverpool youngster makes the list? Which 18 year-old midfielder is ranked at number 2? And where does Championship sensation Ryan Sessegnon feature in the top 5? Find out the answer to all these questions in the upcoming article. 5) Joe Gomez - Age: 19 5) Despite a promising start to his Liverpool career...

I was watching Dortmund and AS Monaco contest their Champions League tie last week and I noticed something unusual. Unfortunately, the tie will probably be most noted for off-field incidents; where an explosion near the Dortmund bus prior to the game left Marc Bartra hospitalised. However, when their quarter final match-up was played, it was a thoroughly entertaining game with both teams showing a great deal of attacking flair. But the talent on show was not just limited to veteran professionals who have experienced occasions like this for years; three of the players on the pitch were teenagers.   18 year-old Kylian Mbappe terrorised the Dortmund defence from the outset as he bagged two goals. Ousname Dembele and Christian Pulisic were the other two teenagers on display and impressed themselves. Their notable displays on such a big stage made me think: Who are the most talented teenagers in world football? Do any of the three named above make the Top 5? Do any English ...