I'm sure one or two may be able to push into the first team squad at some stage - but I cannot envisage any of them becoming established players here, Phil. What I mean is, I do not see another Owen, Fowler, McManaman, Gerrard or Carragher out there. Maybe there is another David Thompson, Dominic Matteo or Stephen Warnock - we'll see.
Can't fault the work rate and the togetherness of the team though. Heighway has often produced very good youth teams and installs a good mentality amongst the players. One thing is for sure, regardless of the quality of the players produced, they will be better for the experience at the academy and it will be a massive benefit to them in their careers, should they make it elsewhere.