The next World Cup stars? A Spurs phenomenon and Bayern prodigy Karl

Each World Cup presents us with a new footballing star. Enzo Fernandez in Qatar. Kylian Mbappe in Russia. James Rodriguez in Brazil. Who will it be in the USA, Canada and Mexico?Time is running out for the young World Cup hopefuls to convince that they are worth taking a shot on this summer. For many, this international break was their last chance. Got Sky? Watch Premier League games LIVE on your phone📱Not got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW 📺From Real Madrid's next Galactico to Spurs' best performer this season, Sky Sports takes a look at who could be this year's World Cup breakout star. Who will be Next Up?Lennart KarlNation: GermanyClub: Bayern MunichAge: 18Position: Attacking midfielderGermany’s most exciting prospect was given his first chance to shine on the international stage over the international break, after taking senior football by storm with Bayern Munich, and he grabbed the opportunity with both hands.Lennart Karl, who only turned 18 in February, missed the phone call from Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann informing him he was being called up to the senior side for the first time because he was in the middle of a tutoring session. His performances belied his years.The left-footed attacking midfielder came off the bench to make his Germany debut with half an hour to go in a dramatic 4-3 friendly victory over Switzerland before playing the entire second half against Ghana. Naglesmann did not hide his excitement about Karl.“He made a very strong impression," the Germany boss said. "Bold, but also humble. He’s taken his first small step into the senior national team. At Bayern he’s already taken a few more – but he’s still at the beginning of the race. Of all the young players we’ve called up over time, he’s made the best impression.”Karl has eight goals and five assists in 35 games for Bayern despite making his first senior appearance in football less than a year ago and now he already has one eye on the World Cup this summer.“I’m no...