I tend to be very sceptical when youth are being hyped up to be the next big thing, either based on what they show at youth level - as in the case of Edwards, or on what they show with the adults in friendlies - as in the case of Oduwa. Particularly in the latter category there seem to be a couple of players for each club, each pre-season, that fans expect will break through in the following season and become a big star.
Most of these players, however, quite clearly have weaknesses that in a best-case scenario means that they are not ready to break through yet, and in most cases means they will never get anywhere near the top. With Oduwa it was clear that his playstyle was way to showboaty and ineffective. With Skipp, last season in particular, you could see that although he was good, he had mistakes in him and lacked some physicality.
With Parrott though, I can't see him not becoming great. His playstyle seems intelligent and efficient, his touch brilliant, his strength excellent, and - based on the interview he gave after the Juve game - his desire and love for the game measured and huge at the same time.
I can't wait to follow his rise.
