Steve Morison was excited about what Eli King could become the day he walked through the door as under-23s boss back in February 2020.
King has flown somewhat under the radar over the last two years as other youngsters grabbed the headlines owing to stellar displays and international call-ups.
But the 19-year-old Bluebirds midfielder is finally having his chance in the spotlight, having seen fellow academy graduates Mark Harris, Rubin Colwill, Isaak Davies and Joel Bagan all receive praise over the last 18 months or so.