OFFICIAL: Bellingham, Pedri & Musiala have been nominated for 2023 Kopa Trophy

The nominations for the 2023 Kopa Trophy - given to the best U21 player in world football - were revealed on Wednesday afternoon.

The 10-man shortlist was comprised of the best youngsters on the planet, who will all be vying to clinch the title won by Barcelona star Gavi last year.

Only one English player - Jude Bellingham - made the shortlist, following his tremendous campaign with Borussia Dortmund prior to his Real Madrid move.

Man United's Hojlund - who completed a £72million move to Old Trafford this summer - is the only Premier League candidate on the list.

Previous winners Gavi and Pedri - who both feature for Barcelona and Spain - made the list.

The Spanish league proved dominant in regard to the nominees - with five of the 10 players featuring in LaLiga.

Perhaps the most surprising inclusion was France forward Elye Wahi - who snubbed a move to the Premier League in favour of a move to Lens this summer.

Full list:

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Jude Bellingham 

🇪🇸 Gavi 

🇩🇪 Jamal Musiala  

🇫🇷 Eduardo Camavinga  

🇪🇸 Pedri

🇳🇱 Xavi Simons 

🇪🇸 Alejandro Balde 

🇵🇹 Antonio Silva 

🇩🇰 Rasmus Højlund 

🇫🇷 Elye Wahi