I think the step up from the academy to the seniors is as known, a huge jump for most. CR, Rooney etc being quite dominant at 18-19 in PL is pretty rare. The team list I put up are definitely guys who will all have a career in pro football. Be it championships, lower leagues etc. To make our 1st team you have to have something that absolutely stands out in class, attitude, belief and technique. Shola has always had something, even reading the play. Will he make it, not even sure there. Mason had amazing shooting, skill and speed in academy games from young age, always going to make it with those characteristics, unless a Ravel motivation. Angel Gomes was another with immense talent, just too small and not quick enough for PL. Hannibal seems a shoe in, technique and toughness so ready made for PL. Elanga has made the step up. Ethan Laird is going great guns on loan, Mason and Rash. Tedi Mengi has hit form again and getting great reviews as a CB.