The new EFL season starts earlier than ever, with Huddersfield and Burnley facing off in the curtain-raiser.
A new campaign brings with it fresh optimism and that is also the case when it comes to players. And for those youngsters just starting out in their careers, the Championship can provide the perfect shop window for them to showcase their talents.
Numerous players down the years have sparkled in the second tier whilst on loan from Premier League sides. Mason Mount and James Garner are just two examples, having dazzled in temporary spells at Derby and Nottingham Forest respectively.