Lyle Della Verde is catching the eye at Fulham.
The U18 midfielder joined the Cottagers after being released by Tottenham as a 12 year-old.
He told fulhamfc.com: "I joined the Club in August having spent three years at Southend, and I'm pleased with how things have gone so far. It has been a good season to this point, and I like to think I have played my part. I feel like I am progressing as a player, and I feel very settled here.
"I'm originally from Walthamstow, but found my way to Southend. To be honest, it was a club that gave me a really good grounding and it's one that actually has a very good youth set up. I learned a lot there, but I think Fulham can make me an even better player."