Ranked: 10 best academy graduates in English football history

In the age of the peripatetic mercenary in football, supporters cling extra tight to their homemade heroes. From Spurs to Scunthorpe, few songs are belted out with as much feeling as “he’s one of our own”. Unsurprising, given the decreasing importance of a club’s bond with its own community, at least in the eyes of those in charge. A home-grown star holds a special place in any club’s folklore, so here goes our top 10…