Top 5 underrated players who will shine at the 2014 FIFA World Cup

The World Cup in Brazil is less than a 100 days away and the excitement is palpable. The stage is set for footballers to write their names into history books.Let's take a lookat the list of unexpected footballers, who might do just that.

#5 Tom Cleverley

It might not be too difficult to guess what's going through Cleverley's mind these days. Regarded as one of England's brightest talents, Cleverley has come under heavy criticism, so much so that last week a petition was signed by over 17000 people to drop him from the national squad.

But England Manager Roy Hodgson has backed the 24-year old to take it in his stride and put in improved performances for his club and country. Given the lack of depth in midfield, Cleverley might get a chance to add to his 13 caps for the Three Lions. He has a point to prove and he might do just that.