Sunderland defender Nyron Nosworthy says the club's youngsters are capable of pressing for first team action next season.
"The manager has brought a few of them up to train with us and they have travelled to games with us as well. I think that's important because it shows them what they can achieve if they work hard and do the right things.
"From what I've seen, there are a few of them who definitely have a chance of making it in the Premier League. For a club like Sunderland it's important there is local talent in the side and this group have got a wonderful chance of making it in the first team."