There are many untapped gems from the lower regions of English football that are truly capable of producing the goods at a higher level.

With West Ham dubbed ‘The Academy of Football’ and well known from bringing through young talent, there’s no reason why we can’t pick at the Football League’s hottest prospects and develop them in to top class Premier League players.

After all, just look at how far Aaron Cresswell has come since signing from Ipswich in the summer.

So here are five players from the lower divisions that could make a huge impact at Upton Park…





