1) Ben Cottrell

The midfielder was spotted by Gunners scouts when he was playing for Sunday league side Parkfield FC. He was initially a fullback before being converted into an attack-minded midfield player.


Cottrell has played for two age groups this season. He captained the Under 18s in the FA Youth Cup before they were knocked out by Blackburn Rovers in the quarter-finals. He has also featured in 13 Premier League 2 games for the Under 23s.