There is no doubt that there is some incredible young talent in English football. And Derby County are no exception.

English football has seen the rise of non-league stars in recent years with the likes of Charlie Austin and Jamie Vardy.

Dele Alli has given hope to aspiring young players in the less glamorous divisions, showing that anyone who's good enough will eventually make it, as he has gone from League One to potentially Euro 2016 in just one year.

There is also a lot of good young talent in the Sky Bet Championship, Leeds' Lewis Cook has burst onto the seen this season, already catching the eye of Premier League clubs. Jordan Graham was also very impressive earlier this season before suffering a lengthy injury.

But who are the best academy products to come out of Derby County?

Football League World writer Robert Booth identifies the top FIVE Derby County academy products....

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Jeff Hendrick

Jeff Hendrick signed his first professional contract with Derby County in the summer of 2010, having joined the Rams academy in 2008. He made his debut in a 2-0 over Cardiff on the final day of the season.

Since graduating from the Derby academy, the centre midfielder has gone on to make over 150 appearances from the first team, scoring 25 goals, as well as being an important part of the side that reached the 2014 play-off final.

He's also made 18 appearances for the Republic of Ireland since 2013, helping them qualify for Euro 2016 earlier this season

Will Hughes

Will Hughes made his first team debut for Derby in 2012, as a 90th minute substitute against Peterborough United.

Hughes made 35 league appearances in his first full season as a first team player, his ability to pick out a pass and create chances is incredible, this combined with the fact he's an academy product has seen Hughes fast become a fan favourite at the iPro Stadium.

On the opening day of the 2015/16 season, Hughes suffered a bad ligament injury that ruled him out until April, when he made his return to the first team against Bolton Wanderers, and unsurprisingly he's played very well since returning.

Tom Huddlestone

Tom Huddlestone played for both Derby and Nottingham Forest during his youth career, he made his first team debut for Derby at just 16 years of age against Stoke in 2002.

In 2005, he joined Premier League side Tottenham, but he didn't make his debut until January 2006 against Fulham. His first Spurs start came in the UEFA Cup against Slavia Prague which ended in a 1-0 win. He went on to make over 100 appearances for the top flight side.

Huddlestone now plays for Hull City, in his first season he helped them to Premier League survival, but couldn't do the same the following year as Hull were relegated from the top flight. This season, Huddlestone has made 35 appearances for Hull as they've confirmed their place in the play-offs.

Giles Barnes

Giles Barnes signed his first professional contract with Derby at 17 years old, his debut came in a League Cup game against Grimsby Town.

In January 2010, he joined West Brom, who won promotion to the Premier League that year, but his Baggies career wasn't successful and a year later he was released following the arrival of a new manager, Roy Hodgson.

After a short spell at Doncaster, Barnes joined MLS side Houston Dynamo, where he has impressed. The talented winger has scored 28 goals in just over 100 appearances.

Ian Evatt

Ian Evatt made his Rams debut in 2001, and went on to appear for Derby at Premier League level.

After spells at QPR and Chesterfield, Evatt joined then League One side Blackpool, he helped them to promotion to the second tier in his first season. In 2010, he was part of the team that won the play-off final against Cardiff, securing Blackpool's promotion to the Premier League.

Evatt played in all 38 of Blackpool's Premier League fixtures, as they were relegated back to the Championship in their first top flight season.

He now plays for League One side Chesterfield, who he played for earlier on in his career.

Derby fans.... Are these the best 5 players to come out of the Rams academy? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!