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A narrow defeat to Aston Villa on Monday night was a disappointment for Swansea City's development side, but did not take the gloss off a disappointing season.

With the senior side's season campaign all but over, it is time to give some of them a chance?

These are the players most likely to step up.

Joe Rodon

From : Morriston, Swansea

Age: 18

Position: Centre-back

Background: Joined the club in 2005 as a eight-year-old and is a former season ticket holder who says his ambition is to play for his club in the Premier League. Still only a second-year scholar, the ball-playing centre-back has impressed since stepping up into the Under-21s and has also trained with the first-team and was named on the bench in the FA Cup third round game against Oxford.

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Daniel James

From: Hull

Age: 18

Position: Winger

Background: Signed from Hull City’s academy in 2014 having been with the Tigers from the age of eight. Qualifies for Wales through his father from Aberdare and another who has excelled in an older age group with superb pace and confidence. Cost Swansea £72,000 in compensation and will cost a further reported £150,000 if he makes ten Premier League appearances.

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Adam King

From: Edinburgh

Age: 20

Position: Midfield

Background: Signed from Hearts for £200,000 two years ago with high hopes of his ability to thrive in a Swansea midfield. Appeared off the bench in the FA Cup last year and – having already made his senior bow with Hearts, made 26 appearances for Crewe this year where his five goals highlighted his willingness to add himself to attacks on top of his intelligent and comfortable possession game.

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Stephen Kingsley

From: Stirling

Age: 21

Position: Left-back

Background: Made almost 100 senior appearances before arriving from Falkirk alongside Jay Fulton. Given chance in daunting surroundings against Arsenal but caught the eye with a nerveless showing in the Emirates win.

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Kenji Gorre

From: Spijkenisse

Age: 21

Position: Winger

Background: Gorre made his debut in the 1-0 loss to Crystal Palace at the end of last season, before spending the start of this season on loan at ADO Den Haag. Has been in brilliant form for the development side since returning, netting his side's only goal in Monday night's defeat to Aston Villa.

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Jay Fulton

From: Bolton

Age: 22

Position: Midfield

Background: Has already made five first team appearances in the Premier League since signing from Falkirk in 2014, and will have benefited from a loan spell at Oldham Athletic earlier in the season. He will be looking to kick on and try and push for international honours in future seasons.