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THE SECRET SCOUT: Wigan striker Joe Gelhardt brings his team-mates into the game with an awareness and maturity beyond his years... but may eventually need another yard of pace

Sportsmail's scout is a top football expert who attends matches each week searching for the next star.

This week they bring the full low-down on Wigan's promising forward Joe Gelhardt.

JOE GELHARDT PROFILE

AGE: 17

CLUB: Wigan Athletic

POSITION: Striker

VALUE: £2m

WHAT HAS HE GOT?

Wigan have an outstanding, Liverpool-born forward in their attractive youth team. They have only just exited the FA Youth Cup, losing 2-1 at Manchester United. Gelhardt is a teenage forward. He is left-footed and technically good, bringing his colleagues into the game with an awareness and maturity beyond his years.