The FA Cup third round weekend is always a highlight of any football season as fans everywhere wish for an upset or two while their own side sails through.
For some of the bigger Premier League teams, it has become an opportunity to give experience to a few up-and-coming talents as senior figures get a weekend off.
It may well be a reflection of the hectic festive schedule or genuine disinterest in a competition that has lost a bit of lustre, but the youngsters handed their opportunity are unlikely to care.
Here's a few rising stars hoping for a big of Cup magic over the coming few days.