5 signs Chelsea’s future is bright after the Under-21s’ Checkatrade Trophy exit

Martell Taylor-Crossdale

The Under-18 striker featured as a substitute in Tuesday’s fixture, coming on in the 84th minute.

Despite being only 16-years-old, Taylor-Crossdale has had a phenomenal start to the Under-18 Premier League this campaign having scored nine times in seven starts, including two hat-tricks in the space of a week against Arsenal and Norwich City respectively.

Taylor-Crossdale’s appearance against Exeter was his second for the main development side having also played 25 minutes in their first Checkatrade Trophy match against Swindon Town.

It’s fair to say there are some seriously promising signs for this youngster and the striker has already scored one goal in three games for England’s Under-17 side.

Taylor-Crossdale is definitely a name to watch out for in the not-too-distant future. If he maintains his goalscoring streak at his current rate, we may be seeing this teenager with some first-team game time under his belt.