Finlay Herrick

Herrick made an instant impression the moment he was trusted with a senior fixture, saving a penalty in a major cup tie in exactly the sort of moment that can define a young keeper's reputation overnight. Academy coaches keep praising his composure and leadership, pointing to a keeper who organises those in front of him instead of merely reacting. He spent time on loan in non league football, gathering senior minutes and a strong run of clean sheets.

The obvious question is how a keeper this new to it copes once pressure becomes weekly rather than the odd cup tie that first brought him attention. One great penalty save proves nerve under a bright light, but real goalkeeping is built on the quiet work spread across ninety minutes. Whether West Ham trust him with a full run of games, rather than treat him as pure cover, will shape his growth.