In what has been an excellent season so far for Huddersfield Town, David Wagner's side continues to defy the odds as they sit third in the Sky Bet Championship table.

Without the finances or broader resources that other clubs have, Huddersfield Town have had to utilise the scouting network and their academy to create a squad that is capable of competing.

One of the main reasons for Huddersfield's success this season has been German head coach David Wagner who has been heavily involved in the development of each and every player.

With a burgeoning reputation of developing young talent at Borussia Dortmund, David Wagner has begun replicating his man-management skills and broader managerial acumen to develop the young talent that Huddersfield has even further.

The bravery of David Wagner and his commitment to offer young exciting talent the opportunity to train with the first-team squad and feature when called upon makes him different to Huddersfield's previous managers who have been reluctant to use the young talent that they have at their disposal.

FLW writer Elliott Wheat-Bowen looks at two young Huddersfield stars who will be worth serious money in the years to come...

Philip Billing

Having burst onto the scene, the Danish midfielder has begun to grow more and more influential under David Wagner's management.

The 20-year-old midfielder has had to bide his time patiently to be given a chance following the excellent form of both Aaron Mooy and Jonathan Hogg.

Showing maturity and patience, when called upon, Billing has played his part in Huddersfield's success this season.

With the physicality, athleticism and composure to not only control but dominate the midfield, it is no surprise that Premier League sides have already started to show an interest in the Danish midfielder.

As Philip Billing continues to develop and grow as a player, there is no doubt that Huddersfield will be offered serious money to sign the powerful central midfielder, who has an eye for goal too.

Jordan Williams

As the emerging star of the Huddersfield Town academy system, Jordan Williams is one of the brightest prospects at the West Yorkshire club.

The 17-year-old defender has already been capped at England Under 18 level and featured heavily for Huddersfield's Under 18 and Under 23 side.

Jordan Williams had been attracting attention from Newcastle United when the Tyneside outfit were in the Premier League, however, Huddersfield managed to keep hold of the starlet.

As an extremely mature and intelligent defender for his age, Jordan Williams has progressed through Huddersfield's academy at a steady rate.

It is only a matter of time before Williams breaks through into Huddersfield's senior side.

As soon as he does, there will be a lot of interest potentially from the Premier League who will be willing to spend serious money to prise the extremely talented defender away from the West Yorkshire club.