The former Blues striker believes the success enjoyed in FA Youth Cup competitions down the years should have delivered more first-team graduates
Chelsea are embracing the benefits of their academy system in 2019-20, but Tony Cascarino has questioned why it has taken the Blues so long to find their own Class of ’92.
Manchester United set the standard for bringing youth team graduates through when welcoming the likes of David Beckham, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and Gary Neville into their ranks during Sir Alex Ferguson’s time at the club.
Those at Stamford Bridge have been in a position to do likewise, with seven FA Youth Cup successes savoured across the last 10 years – including a run of five straight wins at one stage.