YOUTH has been a major ingredient in Jim Gannon's recipe for success at Stockport County.

Top scorer Liam Dickinson, who netted his 21st goal of the season at Wembley, is one of the older Edgeley Park players at 22.

"We play young players and that is what our level of football should be about," said Gannon after Monday's play-off final victory over Rochdale.

"It should be a breeding ground for good footballers and good football, not full of journeymen playing out time on their careers."

Here we look at some of the youngsters, all 21 or under, who could be lighting up League One next season.

TOMMY ROWE, midfielder, 19:

The skilful teenager from Wythenshawe has been drawing in the scouts since he was given his chance for regular football by Gannon. Rowe has played as a roving winger or striker and looks destined to play at higher level, Gannon even suggesting he could go on to win England caps.

GARY DICKER, midfielder, 21:

DIicker came to County from semi-pro football with UCD in Ireland and after an injury-hit start to life at Edgeley Park has become a star in midfield, alongside the more experience Dom Blizzard. He was superb at Wembley, controlling the midfield, making important tackles and feeding the strikers.

PAUL TURNBULL, midfielder, 19:

Turnbull came back from a loan spell with Altrincham to play a key role in County's play-off success. As the midfield replacement for the injured Blizzard he made his presence felt despite his unshowy style.

STEPHEN GLEESON, midfielder, 19:

County would love to keep hold of the Wolves youngster, who has now completed two successful loan spells with County. Gleeson wrote his name into County folklore with his spectacular volley at Wycombe in the play-off semi-final at Wycombe.

ANTHONY PILKINGTON, striker, 19:

A scorer at Wembley, the former Atherton Collieries striker is going from strength to strength. His younger brother Danny is also a major prospect.

JASON TAYLOR, midfielder, 21:

An unused substitute at Wembley, but Taylor has already proved himself with his combative style in both midfield and defence.

MICHAEL RAYNES, defender, 20:

Made his full debut as a 17-year-old and has impressed since with his mature performances that drew admiring glances from other clubs. Injuries have hampered Raynes' progress, but County believe next season could prove his making.

JAMES TUNNICLIFFE, defender, 19:

THE Levenshulme lad has never let anyone down when called up by the first-team and deserved his spot on the bench at Wembley.

CONRAD LOGAN, goalkeeper, 21:

GANNON believes County had two of the best keepers in the lower leagues in Logan and John Ruddy. He turned to the Leicester City loanee for the final two games and Logan more than repaid his trust. Tweet