Premier League: James Trafford and Kobbie Mainoo among five 2023-24 breakthrough prospects

 

Rico Lewis emerged from the Manchester City academy to make 23 senior appearances during the 2022-23 Treble-winning season

The start of the month brings into focus the return of the Premier League, which begins on 11 August.

But who will be looking to make their mark in the English top flight? Which new faces could be the next Evan Ferguson or Rico Lewis?

BBC Sport profiles five youngsters looking to break through in the 2023-24 season. The players we have selected will be aged 21 or under when the first ball of the new campaign is kicked.