It is testament to English football's academy system that two of the best young midfielders in the world were nurtured in London and Birmingham.
Jamal Musiala may turn out for Germany when international dates roll around but between the ages of eight and 16, he honed his skills at Cobham. Jude Bellingham, meanwhile, joined Birmingham City as an under-eight in 2010 and the Dudley-born teen remained there for a decade before beginning his Bundesliga adventure. His No.22 shirt hasn't been worn at St. Andrew's since.
Musiala only turned 20 in March and Bellingham is still 19, yet both men have been driving forces for Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund respectively in this season's gripping title race in Germany.
