Bossman urges EPL clubs to look at starlets

Reading's Ghana U17 star Kelvin Bossman has urged Premiership clubs to take a closer look at many of his teammates.

Bossman, who was born in Ghana, moved to the United Kingdom at the age of nine and was spotted by Ghana scouts in action for Reading's youth team.

The midfielder told fifa.com: "I really believe that the majority of this club could make it in the Premiership. They'd certainly be able to play for an Academy side. If you look at the results we've had since coming here, we've beaten some of the best teams in the world - and we're guaranteed at least a top four finish. I think that's a really good indication of the calibre of players in our squad.

"When I'm in training I compare them to how some of the boys play alongside me at club level - and the standard is very, very similar. They have a lot of pace, they have a physical presence and many could cope with the move. I also think that if they have the opportunity to play for a Premiership side they should grab it with both hands. Football in England is extremely competitive and it pushes you. The lads in the squad would revel in that environment."