ADEMOLA LOOKMAN: Aged 19, Forward, Everton
Scored three times during the tournament, including in the semi-finals against Italy.
Everton won the race to sign the youngster from Charlton in January, paying a reported £7.5million.
He enjoyed a dream debut with a goal in a 4-0 win over Manchester City at Goodison Park but was used sparingly by Blues boss Ronald Koeman towards the end of last season.
DOMINIC SOLANKE: Aged 19, Forward, Liverpool
Due to join Liverpool from Chelsea on July 1, Solanke scored four times in South Korea and was awarded the Golden Ball given to the player of the tournament.
Previous winners of the accolade include Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi, Luis Figo, Paul Pogba and Sergio Aguero.
Has represented England at all levels from under-16 to under-21. Had a decent loan spell in Holland with Vitesse in the 2015-16 season.
SHEYI OJO: Aged 19, Midfielder, Liverpool
Came on as a substitute for Dowell after 62 minutes.
Liverpool snapped up the winger from MK Dons in 2011 and has made a handful of first-team appearances for the Reds, as well as spending time out on loan at Wigan and Wolves.
Has represented his country at all levels from under-16 to under-20.
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