Every year in the Championship, we see the experience of many players really shine through and lead their clubs to the top - players such as Joey Barton and Dimi Konstantopoulos.

But with this also comes many young and shining stars who add lots of energy and excitement to their clubs.

This season we have seen many young players develop into very good first-team performers who have cemented their place in the team ahead of the more experienced competition.

The Football League is full to the brim of young talent who then go on to become top stars in the Premier League, with Tottenham ace Dele Alli a perfect example of this.

So, FLW writer Tom Rawcliffe has identified the best under-21 Sky Bet Championship XI in his opinion...

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GK - Jonathan Mitchell

The first player in the side is Derby County goalkeeper Jonathon Mitchell.

The former Newcastle United goalkeeper has made just 1 appearance for Derby which came in the FA Cup.

The 21-year-old is very highly rated and he impressed in his short loan spell at League Two side Luton Town.

The young lad has been unlucky in the way that Derby have such experienced goalkeeper's such as Scott Carson and Lee Grant, but Mitchell will be hoping to find himself in the first team as soon as possible.

RB - Dominic Iorfa

The 20-year-old Wolverhampton Wanderers full back has hugely impressed in his short career as he already has a very respectable 73 appearances to his name.

The 6-foot-4 defender has featured 44 times this season for Wolves and has been a starter all year long. His impressive performances have also earned him a call up to the England under-21 side for which he has played 2 times.

His height whilst somewhat unusual for a full-back proves very useful in the air and he also has the pace to match any winger making him an all round very talented right-back.

CB - Dael Fry

First centre-back on the list is Middlesbrough's Dael Fry. At just 18 years of age, he has already made 6 starts for Middlesbrough in their promotion-chasing season.

To be playing, and actually starting, for a team so high up in the division at his very young age is incredible.

Fry has impressed many this year and has received heaps of praise for his fantastic development. At the rate that he is going, he could go far.

CB - Kortney Hause

Joining Fry at centre-back is another Wolverhampton Wanderers player in the shape of Kortney Hause.

After spending half of last season out on loan at League One side Gillingham, he returned to Wolves in the hope of getting first-team football.

He certainly has not been disappointed as he has been a regular all season long, apart from when a spell on the sidelines ruled him out for around 4 months.

However, he has still managed to rack up an impressive 25 appearances for the season and has been key for the Wanderers.

LB - Declan John

Filling in the left-back position is Cardiff City full-back Declan John.

Despite not making any appearances for the Bluebirds this season, he is a player with unbelievable potential and has been very unlucky that Fabio is keeping him out of the team.

John has previously made 26 appearances for Cardiff and has actually already made an appearance for the Welsh senior team.

The 20-year-old will be hoping that next season he can regain his place in the first team.

RM - Sergi Canós

Moving into the wide midfield we have Brentford man Sergi Canós. He is currently at Griffin Park on loan from Liverpool for whom he signed for from none other than Spanish giants Barcelona.

Since joining on loan from the Merserside club, Canós has been a revelation and has played an integral part in the Bees season.

The 19-year-old has featured 36 times for Brentford and has found himself on the scoresheet on six occasions.

The Bees will be hoping to loan him out again next season but they may face more competition this time round after his fantastic season.

 

CM - Lewis Cook

In centre midfield there are two players who you just cannot look past for their unbelievable ability.

First of the list is Leeds United's Lewis Cook. Cook has had an absolutely outstanding season this term and has been the main highlight of a somewhat disappointing season for Leeds.

The 19-year-old already has over 80 appearances to his name and has developed unbelievably.

He has this year been rewarded for his incredible talent winning the Football League Young Player of the Year award.

CM - Will Hughes

Partnering Cook in the centre of midfield is Derby County midfielder Will Hughes.

Hughes is one of the highest rated young players in the whole of the Football League and has attracted a lot of attention in the last couple of years from top clubs.

At 21 years of age, Hughes is still a player with a huge future ahead of him but he has already managed to accumulate 141 appearances for The Rams.

This season has been a frustrating one for Hughes as he has been limited to just 4 appearances due to an injury he picked up on the first day of the season. But Derby fans will be ecstatic to have the England under-21 midfielder back fit ready for the play-offs campaign that they hope will end in promotion.

LM - Josh Murphy

Chosen on the left of midfield is MK Dons loanee Josh Murphy.

The 21-year-old on loan from Norwich has had a very productive season indeed despite the Dons' relegation back to League One.

He has been a regular for MK all season long featuring in 44 matches with a good return of 7 goals from midfield.

His pace and skill on the ball makes him a nightmare for defenders to deal with.

ST - Moussa Dembélé

Unsurprisingly up top is Fulham striker Moussa Dembélé.

The French under-20 international has had a quite unbelievable season and has attracted attention from many of the top teams in England.

He has contributed a very impressive 17 goals to Fulham's season being a huge reason for them staying up, along with Ross McCormack's goals.

ST - Ademola Lookman

There are many young Championship strikers that narrowly missed out on making the cut such as James Wilson and Chuba Akpom. But the player who has got the final place in the team is Charlton striker Ademola Lookman.

The 18-year-old has made unbelievable progress in his breakthrough season featuring 22 times and contributing 4 goals to The Addicks season.

His progress has also been recognised by The Football League as he was awarded Sky Bet Championship Apprentice of the Year.