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Your ones to watch in 2003!
Around the Academy:

We've picked out some talented young sports stars that we think will shine in 2003, and we want you to give us some more.

We've given you the low down on two future greats from a range of sports, but we're bound to have missed a few out - which is where YOU come in!

Do you know someone who's set to burst onto the scene in 2003? They might be streets ahead in the school athletics team or scoring 70 goals a season for your local club.

Maybe you support a cricket or rugby team that has a young star in its ranks - could 2003 be their year?

So what are you waiting for? Fill out the form below to reveal those future stars!

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Here are some of your comments so far


Tom, 12, Balham
Look for Jonny Hylton this year. Aged 21, he plays full-back at Wasps.

He was the star in their U-21 championship winning final earlier this year, has represented England at all levels up to U21's (appeared at World Cup last year) and has this year been selected in the England seven's squad for recent tournaments in South Africa & Dubai.

He has electric pace and the ability to spot a gap. He looks set to explode onto the rugby scene as the year goes on.


David MacDonald Watson, 16, Uppingham
I believe that Paul Sackey will be someone to look out for as well as Mark Soden.


Natalie McGinn, 17, llantwit Major
I think Gavin Henson will shine in 2003. He's had a few problems in previous years, but he's only 20 and has already got caps for Wales in rugby.

He has a massive kick and uses all of his 6ft and 15 stone to do tremendous tackles.

His battle for the fly-half position with Thomas at Swansea should be an interesting one this season, but I think with his talent Henson should win the battle hands down!


Melissa Gibb, 16, Milton Keynes
Melissa reached the quarter finals of this year's senior nationals after coming through the qualifier. She also won two ITF tournaments, was runner-up in one and reached the semi-finals of another.


Ryan, 17, Lancashire
Jay McEverley is an up and coming footballer at Blackburn Rovers, and at the age of 17 he has the world at his feet.

Having already played a couple of games for the first team this season he has looked very comfortable at his preferred position centre half, but when asked to play out of position he has also done extremely well.

This boy is a certain future England centre back!


Barny Whitwham, 15, Maldon
After his two races for the Minardi team, Anthony Davidson has been tipped for stardom by many of F1's senior figures. He's in with a chance of a drive with Jordan for this season, but whatever he does he'll no doubt make his mark.


Gareth Jones (fitness coach)
Robin Coackley is the most talented fly-half/full-back I've seen in many years. At the age of just 18 his natural ability and hand-eye co-ordination are mind-blowing, not to mention his 85% goal kicking accuracy.

Currently found playing in Toulouse in the south of France and returning to Britain next year, his signature will be fought for by the top clubs and he will set the game alight. Has enormous potential.


Chris, 29, Cardiff
Swansea RFC's fly-half Gavin Henson will become Wales answer to Johnny Wilkinson during the 2003 Rugby World Cup.


Austin, 20, Surrey
Watch out for a player called Josiah Mashoko. He will be 21 in May 2003, but you have to see him in action to believe what a great player he is. He has played 16 games for us and we have won all of them. Watch him in 2003.


Martin Barnes, 15, Gloucester
James Milner has pace, two great feet, power, Strength, scores goals and can play in midfield or as a striker. What more can you want?!


Alan Leech, 32, Grays
With the Six Nations almost upon us and the Rugby World Cup looming, Marcel Garvey of Gloucester is surely one to watch out for. The World Cup stage was the beginning for one Mr Jonah Lomu.

He has huge power and pace, not to mention a side step that the great Phil Bennett would be impressed with. Keep your eye in this young man - he could very well be England's answer to Mr Lomu!


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