When Ethan Ampadu was lining up against Chelsea's youth development side back in October of last year, the Exeter City then-16-year-old was already very much on their radar.
Confident, composed and authoritative with instantly-recognisable dreadlocks as well as a father working in Arsenal's academy, Ampadu was always going to stand out.
He had been through a trial with the Blues two years before and was also being linked with Liverpool and Manchester United. By July 1 he was a Chelsea player.
Ampadu impressed that night at St James Park in the Checkatrade Trophy, most notably making an off-the-line clearance as Exeter won 3-2.