3. TOM GLOVER

Aussies playing in the youth systems of top-notch Premier League clubs – Tottenham Hotspur, no less – are rare and exotic commodities that understandable generate a lot of excitement.

But Aussies will be familiar with Glover after the shotstopper's spell at Central Coast Mariners, where he made four appearances on loan last season. It was too brief an opportunity to tell, but while the keeper looked as inexperienced at top-flight level as he is, he also pulled off a few fantastic reaction saves, so there's clearly reason to get excited.

Less exciting is his inability to keep track with the Spurs youth progression, leaving him a free agent: dangerous territory for a goalkeeper at his age, given the lack of opportunities at A-League level. He does have a wealth of experience though, also spending a time on loan with Swedish giants Helsingborg.

“Everything happened very quickly. I was away with the national team and when I landed in London, I got a call that Helsingborg was interested,” he told Spurs’ website.

“I saw the match on Sunday and told my girlfriend and family that the fans looked amazing.”