Already a captain and an international in his teens... what's on the agenda for Eardley in his twenties?
One of the most highly-rated defenders outside of the Premier League, Eardley has been a revelation at Oldham since making his debut for the club at the tail-end of the 2005/06 season and has already captained the Lactics on regular occasions despite his tender age.
The right-back won his first Wales cap in a friendly against Bulgaria in August 2007, starring as the Dragons won the match 1-0, and looks set for an extended run under John Toshack. Apparently being watched by Liverpool, Eardley was one of Oldham’s most consistent performers as they finished the 2007/08 season just outside of the League One play-off places.