Football Wonderkid Scout

Described as the hottest prospect outside the Premier League is 17 year-old strike sensation Connor Wickham who is currently impressing at East Anglian outfit Ipswich. The teenager has seen his stock rise in the last week after scoring his first professional hat-trick in a Championship match against Doncaster in a 6-0 victory. Scoring two goals from open play, Wickham completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot with just minutes remaining. The England Under-21 international is on the radar of a number of Premiership clubs who will by vying for his signature in the next transfer window. Having recently extended his contract at Ipswich until 2013, Wickham has been in fine form since the appointment of Paul Jewell at the helm. Liverpool, Tottenham and Newcastle are just some of the names registered with an interest in the player, with the striker being watched in person by Kenny Dalglish in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Hull.

Hailed as the next Wayne Rooney and future of English football is 17 year-old striker Connor Wickham. The talented teenager made history when he became the youngster player ever to play for the club when he made his debut for Ipswich Town on 11 April 2009 in a 3-1 home defeat against Doncaster Rovers, aged 16 years and 11 days. Now an established part of the first team, he helped Ipswich to the Carling Cup semi-final during the 2010/11 season. Standing at 6ft 4 inches, Wickham first came to the attention of the football world at the