Aston Villa's 18 year-old Scottish midfielder Barry Bannan hopes to follow his academy teammates in Martin O'Neill's senior squad.
"It spurs you on when you see youngsters coming through like Nathan Delfouneso, and there were a few others pre-season too," he told Villa's website.
"It makes you think you could be the next one if you keep working hard, and Martin's shown he'll give you a chance if you're doing well.
"It motivates you because you just want to be the best and hopefully the gaffer will see you and give you that chance. If I keep working hard I could get to where they are one day."