Sky Sports Scout is where we scour the globe looking out for the best talent, next up is Alex Billington.
We run the rule over Blackburn starlet Alex Billington
Sky Sports Scout is our exciting feature where we scour the globe looking out for the best talent and bring you a report on what we find.
Our Scout will report back and you can comment on what you think of our appraisal.
Also, in association with Football Manager, we give all readers the chance to win a copy of the latest game by nominating a player.
You can only nominate a player by
emailing here, including the word 'Scout' in your subject line.
Should your player get reviewed by our scout, and you were first to send in his name, then you will win a copy of Football Manager Live! - which includes a pre-paid four-month subscription.
Latest under our scout's gaze is Blackburn youngster
Alex Billington - recommended by
Sky Sports reader
Craig Lea.
The scout reports...
Blackburn Rovers' young left-back Alex Billington is quickly rising star in the Ewood Park set-up.
After agreeing a two-year scholarship deal he was quickly rewarded with an international call-up to the England Under-16 squad for the Montaigu Tournament.
A very good full-back, and as ever a good left-back is a rare commodity.
Alex Billington has all the attributes to progress into a fine player. He is swift, agile and tremendously strong and determined in the tackle and is not dissimilar in fashion to England's current Under-21 manager Stuart Pearce.
He provides excellent delivery from set plays and is technically very aware, being capable to play the ball well with either foot.
The scout says...
If he continues to progress under the tutelage of the Ewood Park coaching staff he should find himself with a swift route into their first team in the years to come.
Alex is certainly one to keep an eye on and it is believed a number of rivals Premier League clubs are also monitoring his progress closely.
The Scout rating...
Shooting: 5 out of 10
Passing: 8 out of 10
Tackling: 7 out of 10
Heading: 6 out of 10
Pace: 8 out of 10
Vision: 7 out of 10
Current ability: 5 out of 10
Potential ability: 9 out of 10
OVERALL SCOUT RATING: 55/80
Current value: £500,000
Potential value: £5million
Your opinion...
You have read our opinion of Billington - now we want your views. Have you seen Billington? Do you agree with our assessment? Do you think he will make it?
And if you have spotted anyone you think we should feature, then please get in touch. We will look to send out the Scout to follow up some of your leads.
