Alan Hutton has tipped Jacob Ramsey to become the next breakthrough talent at Aston Villa after his impressive performances.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider assistant editor Russell Edge, the former Villa star admits he is delighted with the way that the 19-year-old has developed over the past 12 months.
The teenage midfielder has established himself among Dean Smith’s squad this season and has played in all of the club’s games, including 71 minutes of Thursday’s 1-0 League Cup defeat to Stoke City.
Ramsey was a standout performer against Bristol City in the last round of the cup and he made his Premier League debut as a substitute against Fulham at the weekend.
Hutton insists the youngster has come on leaps and bounds since he saw him break through in training and that he looks ready to make a real impact on the senior side.
Hutton told Football Insider: “He looks like the next one to break through.