Another week, another set of dazzling individual shows from the next generation of superstars. Here is a 3-4-3 of the under-21s that put in top performances this week.

Goalkeeper: Joe Whitworth (Exeter City)

Whitworth was excellent between the sticks as he kept a vital clean sheet for Exeter City. His reflexes were at full view, as he pulled off a string of brilliant saves to frustrate the opposition. Whether it was commanding his box or calmly distributing the ball when under pressure, Whitworth showcased himself as one of the most promising young goalkeepers in the game.

Defenders: Sonny Aljofree, Zac Williams, Sean Roughan

Sonny Aljofree - Strong at right centre-back, Aljofree was a brick wall as far as defensive instinct and aerial ability are concerned. The power of his reading allowed him to snuff out danger before it developed, while his composure under pressure allowed team-mates to play out from the back with confidence.

Zac Williams - Williams turned out a captain's display performance to put himself in the heart of this back three as he marshaled the back and was very important in crucial duels. His timing in tackles and ability to step into midfield with the ball was crucial in how solid Crewe were defensively this week.

Sean Roughan - Roughan's contribution to the left side at center-back was huge. He kept on making crucial last-ditch blocks and clearances that repelled the opposition's attack. His calmness and decision-making under pressure were significant in ensuring Lincoln's backline held strong.

Midfielders: Jamie McDonnell, Bradley Ibrahim, Samy Chouchane, Joel Tabiner

Jamie McDonnell - As a right midfielder, McDonnell balanced work rate in both attack and defense. McDonnell was more up the pitch, supporting the attack, whipping in dangerous crosses, and keeping disciplined when needed.

Bradley Ibrahim - Ibrahim was cool as cucumbers in the middle of the park, dictating the pace of the match with his pin-point passing while breaking up opposition play with smart interceptions. He was quite important because of his work rate and tactical awareness, which helped dominate the midfield battle.

Samy Chouchane – Chouchane put in a masterclass for control in midfield this week. He used his vision and creativity to ensure his side was a threat in possession while using intelligence to switch defense into attack.

Joel Tabiner – The left flank was often illuminated by Tabiner, who mixed forward thrust with industriousness at the back. His pace and dribbling proved a nightmare for defenders to deal with; his ability to whip in dangerous balls kept the opposition on their toes.

Forwards: Kylian Kouassi, Adu Adjei, Louie Barry

Kylian Kouassi - The right winger was an omnipresent threat due to his pace and directness on the ball as he continued to drive his team forward and fashion chances for his colleagues. He showed ice-cold composure in front of goal and was at the center of most Salford's attacking play.

Adu Adjei - Showed confidence up front and scored the all-important goal that sealed his side's victory; his movements off the ball, and his tendency to stretch defenses, opened space for the rest of the team while the clinical finishing was indicative of a striker's instinct.

Louie Barry - Barry was certainly the biggest standout this week, and he performed brightly on the left wing. His pace, trickery, and ability to take on defenders were in full view, and he topped it all off with a goal as to why he is thought of as one of the brightest prospects in English football.