England's next generation

1. Joe Denly - Kent.
Joe Denly has been a key figure at the top of the Kent order for some time now, and his name has been bandied about several times with regard to a place in the National side. This year could be the year for Joe, if he really pushes on and makes hay for Kent. With a tour to South Africa in the Winter approaching, you feel that if Denly is to make his break into the side, now is a great chance.

2. Steven Davies - Worcestershire.
Worcestershire's young keeper has made a real impression on everybody since making his debut in 2003, at the age of just 17. His tidy glovework, and impressive run scoring has alerted the attention of England selectors, and he has been touted as a future England wicket-keeper for some time now. He made his International debut in the West Indies early this year, top-scoring in a Twenty20 match with 27. There is no doubt that Davies has the potential to become and England regular, and he would certainly fit in very well in the side.

3. James Taylor - Leicestershire.
Having bowled at James myself (I attended the same school), I know exactly how good a player he is. He has received high praise from his colleagues at Grace Road, and with two First-Class hundreds under his belt already, it is clear James has found the step up to the big time rather easier than most. Now a regular in Leicestershire's young side, and a prominent figure in the under19 set-up, James' next challenge is to reach the full National side, which doesn't seem too far off, especially if he carries on performing like he is.

4. Daniel Redfern - Derbyshire.
Redfern hasn't quite made the impression on the County Circuit that many people expected him too, but with experience at under19 level behind him, he will be looking to establish himself in the Derbyshire side, and in 4 or 5 years push for a spot in the National team. A lot of hard work to be done however, for Daniel.

5. Eoin Morgan - Middlesex.
Morgan has been a consistent run scorer in the Middlesex middle order for a few years now, and was rewarded with a place in England's ODI squad for the short series against the West Indies, and was named in England's 15 for the World Twenty20. The left hander, who made the jump from Ireland to England earlier this year will be looking to hold down a spot in England's One-Day middle order, and establish himself as a consistent, reliable player for England in the next few years.

6. Adil Rashid - Yorkshire.
Rashid made a fantastic start to his First-Class career taking 6-67 against Warwickshire at Scarborough. Since then he has averaged below 35 with the ball and a touch above 33 with the bat, including two mature hundreds. He has experience at International level after touring the West Indies in the winter and being involved in England's squad for the World Twenty20 this year. In the next 12 to 18 months Rashid is expected to become a part of England's Test and ODI plans.

7. Tim Bresnan - Yorkshire.
Another Yorkshireman making strides to the big time, Bresnan has already been capped at ODI, Test, and T20I level. He's constantly been on the fringes of selection and now with the retirement of Andrew Flintoff after the Ashes, Bresnan must be confident of stepping into his shoes.

8. Liam Dawson - Hampshire.
Left-arm spinner, and talented right handed batsman Dawson has made big strides since making his Hampshire debut back in 2007. Dawson has a Championship hundred and a few fifties under his belt, and if his bowling can keep developing then he must be a contender to fill the all-rounder spot in years to come.

9. Azeem Rafiq - Yorkshire.
Like Adil Rashid, Rafiq made an impressive start to his First-class career taking wickets and even scoring a hundred in the Championship. It's early days but Rafiq looks a hot prospect for the future and with England's constant need for a class spinner, Rafiq could develop into the answer.

10. Chris Woakes - Warwickshire.
Another young quick bowler, who relies on seam movement and swing rather than exceptional pace. Ashley Giles, Warwickshire's Director of Cricket, has high hopes for Woakes, and he was selected in England's 30 man provisional squad for the 2009 World Twenty20.

11. Steven Finn - Middlesex.
Finn has burst on the scene for Middlesex, and the 6ft8 fast bowler will surely be on the tongues of England selectors in the next couple of years. A must for the future, but like all quick bowlers of his type, staying fit will be key to a successful career.