Football NewsGiveMeSportUnverified source· 24 Sept 2026
What Happened to England's 11 Best Teenagers From 2016
Dele Alli and Ben Chilwell were among the teenagers tipped for big England careers in 2016 — where are they now?
England
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Source
The Telegraph
Year
2016
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Dele Alli, Ben Chilwell
What happened. The Telegraph named a team of England's best teenagers in 2016, predicting big international careers. The article revisits what became of those players.
- Dele Alli and Ben Chilwell were both included in the 2016 selection.
- The piece tracks the varying fortunes of the 11 players since.
- England have since reached major tournament finals under Gareth Southgate.
The feature reflects on how predictions for young talent often diverge from reality.
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