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Chelsea's 10 youngest Premier League debutants and where they are now

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Chelsea have earned a reputation for spending massive money in recent years, their academy has developed into the envy of world football.Reece James, Mason Mount and Callum Hudson-Odoi were all key contributors to the team's Champions League success last season, while the conveyor belt of talent from Cobham looks set to provide for jewels for the first team in the years to come.Although the Blues' youth setup hasn't always been this good, throughout the Premier League era various Chelsea coaches have been willing to give youth a chance.With that in mind, here are the 10 youngest Chelsea debutants of the Premier League years and a look at how their careers have progressed since their bow in blue.Debut: 10th May 2005, Manchester United (A) After becoming a regular at youth level for the Blues, Grant got his reward when he was introduced as a 90th-minute substitute in Chelsea's 3-1 win over Manchester United.

However, that would turn out to be his only appearance for the Stamford Bridge club.Grant has gone on to make a fine career lower down the football pyramid, most notably at Southend United.

The midfielder also has six caps for Jamaica and at 34 is still playing for Scunthorpe United.Debut: 31 January 1999, Arsenal (A)Forssell was signed by Chelsea at 17 years old and then manager Gianluca Vialli wasted little time thrusting him into the first-team setup.After coming off the bench against Arsenal, he netted twice in his first start against Oxford United in the FA Cup.However, competition for attacking places was fierce at Chelsea and he had to move elsewhere to showcase his ability to score goals in the top flight.

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