Following on from the first part in our series looking at wonderkids who failed to meet expectations, this week we list five more players whose careers did not take off.

The pressures of being a professional footballer mean it is not always straightforward for a player to realise their potential.

Distractions off the pitch, as well as injuries and other factors, can lead to a young player making the wrong decisions or simply being unable to play at a level that reflects their true ability.

Press the next page as we look at five more youngsters, tipped for great things, who never made it.