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10 Most Exciting Under-21 Players Named in World Cup Squads

EDITOR'S NOTE: The article is an exact copy from here -http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2081524-10-most-exciting-under-21-players-named-in-world-cup-squads. Plagiarism is taken very seriously at Sportskeeda, and a repeat will see your account being blocked.The 2014 World Cup in Brazil is fast approaching with the opening game just12days away.While there are many ageing players who are likely to be playing in their last international tournamentsuch as Italy's Andrea Pirlo, England'sFrank Lampardand Ivory Coast's Didier Drogbathere are many young players hoping to make their mark on the World Cup this summer.England have two names who make the list, with the players in question playing for the two Merseyside giants in the Premier League.Germany, France and Spain typically continue to churn out talented young players who could really shine on the big stage this summer, with each aforementioned nation boasting a player on the list, too.Here are the 10 most exciting under-21 players named in the World Cup squads.

#10 Romelu Lukaku: Belgium

Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku showed an example of what's to come in this summer's World Cup after scoring a superb solo goal in the 5-1win against Luxembourg on May 26 in a game that also saw him bag a hat-trick.

On loan at Everton from Chelsea last season, the 21-year-old scored15 goals and made six assists in the Premier League. He's now scored 32 goals and made 10 assists in his two full campaigns in the English top flight.

Belgium are expected to go far in the World Cup, according to ITV, and with striker Lukaku in great form, they could well reach the final stages of the tournament.

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