Players to watch as Man City and Man United’s rising stars collide in a blockbuster FA Youth Cup final

Players to watch as Man City and Man United’s rising stars collide in a blockbuster FA Youth Cup final

The FA Youth Cup final takes place this evening with a Manchester Derby adding to the intrigue.

The teams meet in the FA Youth Cup final for the second time, having finished as the top two in the u-18 Premier League. Some of the most exciting young talents in the country will be on show, with the Cityzens into a third consecutive final.

We've profiled some of the starlets to keep an eye on this evening.

Four players to watch as Manchester City face Manchester United in FA Youth Cup final

Teddie Lamb - Manchester City

Teddie Lamb headlines theManchester City side after a spectacular first season with the club. The teenager was signed from Leyton Orient for a fee of £355,000 last summer and has enjoyed a prolific campaign.

Lamb has scored 28 goals in 27 games across all competitions and was the leading scorer in the u-18 Premier League.

Reigan Heskey - Manchester City

The son of former England forward, Emile, Reigan Heskey will be tasked with supplying the ammunition to the aforementioned Lamb.

The 18-year-old made his senior debut for City in September and has featured regularly for the u-21 side. Heskey's campaign has seen him record 15 goal involvements (4G and 11A) in 15 Premier League 2 starts.