I wonder if the Massive are kicking themselves that they released Vardy who 10 years later played in the Prem, England, won the League, and now in the CL.
Some players do well when young but don't kick on, others are late developers.
There was a lot of 'the kid from Madrid' floating around.
This is the problem with a 'development squad' as some develop quicker than others, and some don't develop at all.