Ten Premier League-owned talents competing for Golden Boy crown

The Premier League can proudly boast 10 top talents nominated to be Golden Boy 2014, an award that celebrates Europe’s most exciting young players.

Starlets owned by clubs in Britain’s top-tier dominated the shortlist, whilst the Bundesliga ranked second with six promising youngsters up for the prestigious prize. La Liga, usually a hotbed of brilliant prodigies has just five nominees, the same number as Serie A.

Juventus midfield Paul Pogba was crowned head boy in 2013, for his rare mix of power and skill, and the award has previously highlighted the potential of current superstars Sergio Aguero, Cesc Fabregas and Lionel Messi.

Here, Coral writers run the rule over the Premier League hopefuls.

Calum Chambers (Arsenal)
Versatile Chambers has proven an inspired signing for Arsenal (25/1 to lift the Premier League), with the 19-year-old able to plug gaps at right back, centre half and defensive midfield. Positionally savvy for his age and a credible attacking threat down the flank, the Southampton academy product still has errors to cut out of his game, but was key in the Saints’ strong finish last term.

Nabil Bentaleb (Tottenham)
Another dark horse, Bentaleb broke onto the scene last season, as former youth coach Tim Sherwood promoted him in his brief stint as Spurs boss. The Algeria midfielder took to the first XI like a duck to water, but his achievements will likely not have been considered spectacular enough to win the top gong.

Eric Dier (Tottenham)
Somewhat of a surprise entrant, Dier’s form for Sporting Lisbon earned him a summer switch to Spurs. Although English, the young defender’s continental education shines through in his technique and sharp finishing in the final third. Dier has settled in well at White Hart Lane, but is an outsider to lift the prize.

Adnan Januzaj (Manchester United)
Januzaj was handed the famed number 11 shirt for his thrilling performances under David Moyes last term, with highlights including a brilliant brace to save United against Sunderland. The Brussels-born, tricky attacker capped off a tremendous debut season with an appearance for Belgium at the World Cup. However, his limited impact so far under Louis van Gaal may count against him.