Phil Foden

The award commends top-flight players aged 23 or under, and this year's field has an all-star feel, headlined by Foden. He is the favourite to retain his title ...

He will be hungry to push on next season, avoiding injuries and developing further to meet his sky-high potential. James has flourished into an elite right-wing-back at Chelsea, but, as Ferdinand pointed out, he can also play as a centre-back and central midfielder. I think he's got everything." That's how good he is, how comfortable he looks now. He has a massive impact. Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold was the award's inaugural winner before Manchester City's Phil Foden came out on top last term.