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Who are Chelsea's FA Youth Cup and UEFA Youth League winners?

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 27:  The Chelsea team Captain Jake Clarke-Salter lifts the trophy as Chelsea win the FA Youth Cup Final - Second Leg between Chelse

Chelsea won the FA Youth Cup for for a third straight year on Wednesday after a 4-2 aggregate win over Manchester City.

It's the latest in a long line of trophies for the Blues' academy, who won the UEFA Youth League earlier in April with victory against Paris Saint-Germain.

The most famous recent graduate from the academy is Ruben Loftus-Cheek, who guided Chelsea's youth team to domestic and European glory before featuring for the senior side, starting three of the last four Premier League matches under Guus Hiddink.

But the picture looks rosy for the Blues, who possess a batch of emerging English talent.

So who's who in Chelsea's current crop of youngsters, and could any follow in Loftus-Cheek's footsteps? We take a look at some of the players to feature in their recent cup finals...

Bradley Collins - Goalkeeper

Bradley Collins saved a penalty for Chelsea in the final against PSG
Image: Bradley Collins saved a penalty for Chelsea in the final against PSG

The first-choice 'keeper missed three games in the UEFA Youth League but kept clean sheets in four of the seven he started, and turned hero in the final when he saved a penalty from PSG forward Jean-Kevin Augustin.

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He was named on Hiddink's 'B List' for the Champions League at the expense of former AC Milan goalkeeper Marco Amelia, effectively making Collins the club's fourth choice.

Dujon Sterling - Right-back

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 27:  Dujon Sterling of Chelsea celebrates his goal during the FA Youth Cup Final - Second Leg between Chelsea and Manchester City a
Image: Dujon Sterling celebrates scoring against Man City

Sterling is one of the youngest members of manager Adi Viveash's squad at 16-years-old, and is still on schoolboy terms.

He regularly plays for the U16s and came into the UEFA Youth League team to face Ajax in the quarter-finals and impressed, keeping his place against Anderlecht in the semis and PSG in the final.

He scored the opening goal in the second leg of the FA Youth Cup victory over Man City.

Fikayo Tomori - Centre-back

DONCASTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 27:  Marcus Rashford of England (L) challenged by Fikayo Tomori of Canada during
Image: Fikayo Tomori kept Marcus Rashford quiet during a Canada U20 v England U20 friendly

A Canada U20 international who signed his first pro contract last year and helped hold Man Utd's man of the moment Marcus Rashford scoreless during a recent 2-1 friendly victory over England U20s.

Even if you don't follow Chelsea youth football, his name may be familiar to some fans - he was the youngster who broke Diego Costa's nose in a February training accident, forcing the Spain striker to don a face mask.

Tomori tapped home the opener to put Chelsea ahead against PSG and also scored in the second leg against City.

Jake Clarke-Salter - Centre-back

Jake Clarke-Salter has featured for Chelsea U21s and won praise from John Terry
Image: Jake Clarke-Salter (right) has featured for Chelsea U21s and won praise from John Terry

The only member of the team to have made his senior debut, Clarke-Salter came on against Aston Villa and won praise from John Terry. "He is doing great and I hope he goes on to take my position in the first team," the Blues captain said.

The Carshalton-born teenager joined Chelsea in 2006, and has represented England at U18 and U19 level. He signed a new deal in November, ensuring he is Chelsea's until at least 2019.

Ola Aina - Left-back

Chelsea U19s celebrate their UEFA Youth League success
Image: Chelsea U19s celebrate their UEFA Youth League success in Nyon

The 19-year-old is one of the most experienced members of the starting XI, and one rated highly by former boss Jose Mourinho.

Following an injury to Branislav Ivanovic in October, Mourinho said: "I have four options…[including] Ola Aina, an 18-year-old who has never played in the Premier League, but a boy with lots of potential."

And he's got his eye on the first-team, saying: "Seeing players like Ruben [Loftus-Cheek], players that I and other academy players have played alongside - seeing him scoring and getting games for the first team - it's motivation for everyone."

Chelsea retain Youth League title
Chelsea retain Youth League title

Chelsea retained the UEFA Youth League with a 2-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain

Charlie Colkett - Midfielder

Charlie Colkett of Chelsea FC (R) celebrates victory after the UEFA Youth League Final match between Paris Saint Germain and Chelsea FC at Colovray Stadion
Image: Charlie Colkett (right) captained Chelsea in the UEFA Youth League final against PSG

One of the jewels of the academy, the double UEFA Youth League winner and Chelsea captain was on Hiddink's bench against Swansea on April 9.

He was part of Mourinho's end-of-season tour to the Far East last summer, with hopes for a larger role when Antonio Conte takes the reins. 

"It's been an amazing trip," Colkett said last June. "What an experience it's been. Training was lively, the match was great and just being around the first team, which hopefully I'll be able to do in the future a lot more, was great."

Colkett also leads the U21 side and has turned out for England U20s.

Mason Mount - Midfielder

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 27:  Mason Mount of Chelsea is challenged by Aaron Nemane of Manchester City during the FA Youth Cup Final - Second Leg between Che
Image: Mason Mount wins the ball against Man City

Has represented England at U17 level and signed his first professional contract with Chelsea earlier this year that commits him to the club until the end of the 2017/18 season.

The midfielder was influential in the FA Youth Cup final, scoring in the first leg and then setting up the third goal in the return leg at Stamford Bridge.

He has been training with Chelsea since the age of six and has played for the U21s.

Mukhtar Ali - Midfielder

Ali provided the assist for the winning goal against PSG, and was the only Chelsea player to feature in all 10 UEFA Youth League matches through to the final.

Capable of playing in defence or attack, the England U17 international has a knack for the spectacular, including a strike from inside his own half against Real Madrid two years ago.

Jacob Maddox - Attacking midfield

Jacob Maddox [left] in action against Blackburn in Chelsea's FA Youth Cup semi-final
Image: Jacob Maddox (left) in action against Blackburn in Chelsea's FA Youth Cup semi-final

Often employed as one of three 'Number 10s' behind Tammy Abraham, the skilful Maddox joined from Bristol City as an U14.

He was regarded as one of the brightest talents in the country when Chelsea won the race to sign him in 2013, and agreed his first pro deal in November.

Kyle Scott - Attacking midfield

Described as a "technical player" by the club's official website, Scott joined from Southampton and signed a new Chelsea contract in February having previously been linked with Real Madrid and Barcelona.

He can't seem to make up his mind at international level, though, turning out for England U16s, Republic of Ireland at U17 and the USA at U18.

Kasey Palmer - Attacking midfield

NYON, SWITZERLAND - APRIL 18: Kasey Palmer of Chelsea FC (R) celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Youth League Final match betwe
Image: Kasey Palmer (centre) scored Chelsea's second goal against PSG

The match-winner against PSG, Palmer has helped Chelsea scoop five major honours since joining from Charlton midway through the 2012/13 season.

He was named on the senior team bench against Swansea, but is still waiting for his first-team bow. Like Scott, he agreed a new contract in February, tying him to the club until 2019.

Tammy Abraham - Striker

Tammy Abraham in FA Youth Cup against for Chelsea
Image: Tammy Abraham in FA Youth Cup against for Chelsea

The rangy forward hit eight goals en route to the UEFA Youth League final, one shy of the top scorer, Atletico Madrid's Roberto Nunez.

Even aside from Europe, his record at youth level is prolific, with 32 goals in 26 appearances last season followed up by six in six games leading up to the FA Youth Cup final, where he scored in the second-leg victory.

Abraham has been with Chelsea since joining as an under eight.

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