Grealish, Shaw, Loftus-Cheek: The 15 English teenagers tipped for greatness in 2013

In January 2013, the Daily Mail stuck their necks on the line to predict 15 future England stars.

They picked out the best teenagers in the country and told readers they were ’15 teen stars you should get excited about.’

But a lot can happen to 16 and 17-year-olds that prevents them from fulfilling their potential.

A move to the wrong club, injuries, or not the right attitude could leave their career spiralling out of control.

And that, unfortunately, is what’s happened to many of the 15 teenage sensations the Daily Mail touted in 2013.

It’s been nine years since these stars were tipped for greatness and they should now be in the prime of their career.

That’s not quite the case…

The Daily Mail wrote: “England Under 17 star signed first professional contract last week. Everton took him from Bradford and he has already drawn comparisons with Paul Gascoigne. Technically good, has an eye for a pass, can go past players and score.”

What happened to him: Green left Everton without making a first-team appearance and admitted he allowed the hype surrounding him – and the money – go to his head. He left Everton for Oldham before sinking to the eighth tier to play for Ossett Town.

He did recover to represent Kilmarnock and Viking in the Scottish and Norwegian top-flight and now finds himself at non-league Ossett United in the Northern Premier League Division One East – a club formed after his previous side, Ossett Town, disbanded.

The Daily Mail wrote: “Holds record as Liverpool’s youngest player after appearing against former club West Brom earlier this season as a late substitute. Has good pace and scores goals. Still growing but draws comparisons with clubmate Raheem Sterling.”

What happened to him: Sinclair is still