Kel in good company

Kelechi Iheanacho became the 16th teenager to net ten Premier League goals… Can you name the others?

The Manchester City striker's achievement is even greater as he has managed to do it with just 14 shots on target

MAN CITY’S Kelechi Iheanacho continues to blitz a goal trail in the Prem.

He’s now hit TEN goals from just 14 shots on target and became the 16th teen to hit double figures in the top flight.

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16 teenagers to score ten-plus Premier League goals

Michael Owen, Feb 7, 1998, 18 years 54 days

Michael Owen bagged ten after breaking into the first team at LiverpoolCredit: Getty Images

MICHAEL OWEN burst onto the scene for Liverpool and quickly became their main striker.

The former England international went on to score 118 goals for the club before moves to Real Madrid, Newcastle, Manchester United and Stoke.

Wayne Rooney Dec 28, 2003, 18y 64 days

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WAYNE ROONEY got his ten goals while at Everton.

And he then went on to move to Manchester United and become the club captain - and is close to becoming their all time leading goalscorer.

Francis Jeffers Oct 2, 1999, 18y 247 days

JEFFERS was one of the most promising youngsters when he came through at Everton.

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But after his £10million move to Arsenal, the 'fox in the box' struggled to make an impact at Highbury.

Robbie Fowler Mar 13, 1994, 18y 334d

Robbie Fowler had two spells at LiverpoolCredit: Getty Images

FOWLER is an Anfield legend and cemented his place in fans' hearts early on.

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He left the club in 2001 before returning for his second spell in 2006.

Alan Smith Oct 16, 1999, 18y 348d

SMITH began his career in the midlands with Leicester City.

After scoring 76 goal for the Foxes, Smith moved to Arsenal where he netted a further 115 and won the league title in 1989.

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Emile Heskey May 11, 1997, 19y 120d

HESKEY made his name at Leicester before moving to Liverpool.

Along with Michael Owen, Heskey formed a fierce partnership and was part of the treble-winning team in 2001.

Raheem Sterling Apr 20, 2014, 19y 132d

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STERLING has been rejuvenated under Pep Guardiola.

But the England international got to ten Prem goals while he was at Liverpool before his controversial move to Manchester City.

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