The Arsenal, Man Utd and Liverpool wonderkids set to lead England’s next generation
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Liverpool supporters have already seen the talent that 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha possesses, making an impact for Arne Slot's side.The noise around Max Dowman, 16, at Arsenal has also been growing for a while and he too has dipped his toes into senior football. He can dominate.Content cannot be displayed without consentWhy have we not seen more of him?
It is Dowman’s time.John CrossJJ GabrielManchester United are no strangers to bringing superstars through their ranks.But given the lack of talent to have emerged in recent times, there is genuine excitement among senior club figures that United have hit the jackpot when it comes to JJ Gabriel.The teenager doesn't turn 16 until October, but has been training with the first team squad for several months and has not been out of his depth. He controlled the game from start to finish, and is said to be mature beyond his years.He has represented England at U16 level, but some figures at St George's Park believe he will outgrow that team, and will be made to step up a couple of age groups.In the meantime, United are putting measures in place to make sure Gabriel is given the best environment possible to continue his progress, while preparing him for how life will change once he starts his first team career.Some of the biggest clubs are expected to come calling.
Because the clamour for 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha to start ahead of one of Liverpool’s greatest-ever players is getting louder by the day.His memorable early-season match-winner at St James’ Park has not kick-started his emergence in the way most people thought it would, but his cameo at Nottingham Forest has reminded Liverpool fans of the prodigious talent at Slot’s disposal.Let’s face it, Ngumoha’s brilliance has been an open secret since he was in his early teens and Chelsea were furious when he was tempted to Anfield.He has been widely acknowledged as a generational talent. The chances of him being a World Cup wildcard are extremely remote but it would not be surprising if he is very much part of Tuchel’s Euro 2028 plans.And in the meantime, he will surely have Mo looking over his shoulder.Andy DunnJoin our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content.