2: Aiden O’Neill (On loan to Central Coast Mariners from Burnley)

Age: 20

Position: central midfielder

O'Neill playing against Melbourne City

FTBL got a close look at this emerging talent during the recent Olyroos Olympic qualifiers in South-East Asia.

And we’re in no doubt that he’s capable of returning to his parent club or remaining in Europe in a big league.

O’Neill is calm and composed, versatile, aggressive when he needs to be and can score. He’s got the lot.

He played central midfield and left back as the Olyroos secured their spot in the final round of Olympics qualifiers in Bangkok this January.

O'Neill, who played three Premier League matches for Burnley before loan spells at League One clubs Oldham Athletic and Fleetwood Town, has been a mainstay defensively and with his goals as the Mariners endured an awful season.

With an impressive four goals (despite having to pug defensive gaps as a centre back), the Brisbane-born’s midfielder's contribution has been one enjoyable part of a rotten season in Gosford.

He’s a future Socceroo for sure. And if Burnley decides to get rid of him after his contract expires, he’s good enough to stay in the hothouse of the EPL or other big leagues in Europe.

3: Chris Ikonomidis (Perth Glory)

Age: 23

Position: second striker

Ikonomidis against Wellington Phoenix

Schooled the Italian way where Ikonomidis spent six years at Lazio, Salernitana and Atalanta youth - the Socceroo striker came back to the A-League and ripped it up last season with Western Sydney Wanderers.

Despite an interrupted season due to Asian Cup 2019, he has seven goals and three assists from 16 games this season at Perth Glory his Aussie revival has continued.

Playing regularly and with experienced European pros around him -  former La Liga winger Diego Castro and ex-Wolves and Leeds United’s Andy Keogh, under the guidance of manager Tony Popovic - the lively forward is surely set for a European return in the next year or two.

And with his eye-catching form at January’s Asian Cup, Ikonomidis is right in the mix for the Socceroos over the next four years.

His best years are right in front of him.