The secret scout is a top football expert who attends matches each week searching for the next star.

This week all eyes are on Charlton Athletic prodigy Jay Dasilva, a 19-year-old sensation slowly but surely making his name for the Addicks.

With a lot of hype around the youngster, here's what we know so far...

Jay Dasilva is highly rated by both his club Charlton and England on the international stage

WHAT’S HE GOT?

Jay is one of three brothers who left the Luton production line for Chelsea. Outstanding in his age group, he made an immediate impact despite his lack of height.

He shouldn’t worry about this. He must accept his strengths and understand the weaknesses he has to work on.

In the past, three of England’s best left backs — Ashley Cole, Kenny Sansom and Nigel Winterburn — have been small but they had heart and skill.

Dasilva is very good when breaking into the opponents’ half, even though I sometimes feel a left-sided player in front of him is not the ideal set-up. It would be an advantage for him to have a right-footed forward in front of him who comes inside and leaves him space to move into.

Dasilva is strong at breaking into the opponent's half and turning defence into attack

However, his qualities do stand out. Quick on the turn, he can battle the biggest in defensive situations and when in possession his confidence really shows. After three FA Youth Cup wins at Chelsea, a loan spell was long overdue and Charlton have benefited.

He is bright, bouncy and bristles with energy when he motors down the flanks. His pass selection is OK and he can stand the ball up to the back post as well as anybody.

When he comes forward on the inside, meanwhile, he has a strong shot. He positions himself well and relies a lot on interceptions. Another plus is that he gets on the cover early to read situations.

WHAT DOES HE NEED?

His defending of crosses to the back post will always be questioned by scouts. But there is no doubt he can counter his lack of height with clever timing and by not being tempted to jump too early.

As he gets stronger he will also become more capable of resisting the jump of taller opponents. He needs more strength work to enable him to compete with more powerful forwards, but I like his timing when he attacks the ball.

Charlton boss Karl Robinson will monitor his form but he has won a regular place in a team with a good chance of promotion to the Championship.

It will be interesting to see what the future holds for him at Chelsea. At Luton he would have been flying by now and a prize asset.