Lewis Kinsella

Lewis Kinsella was snapped up by Villa after leaving Arsenal as an U16.

But it proved to be a case of the Gunners' loss and Villa's gain as the centre-back was quick to make an impression on the claret and blues' academy staff.

Watford-born Kinsella came highly-recommended having only been let go by Arsenal because of the fierce competition in their ranks.

His sporting idols are Liverpool and England midfielder Steven Gerrard and boxing megastar Floyd Mayweather.