The Byline team asked FM blogger InvertedWingbacks to take a look at producing a more specific, in-depth example of how all the youth development tools work together in order to shape the youngsters in your squad.

For me, player development is one of the most exciting and engaging aspects of a Football Manager save – that thrill of bringing a youngster from your academy through to the first team is hard to beat. It’s not just about the excitement, though, as the success of a long-term save often hinges on your ability to bring through and develop youth prospects.

FM20 gives us more control than ever over the development of our youngsters with Playing Time Pathways built into contracts and a very in-depth Development Centre which puts all the relevant information at our fingertips. This comes with more detailed advice and suggestions on training, mentoring and loan time than ever before.

This wealth of information can be overwhelming, especially if you've just taken over at a new club and are not as aware of the youth players as if you had been there for a couple of years. In this Byline article I want to give you a more specific, in-depth example of how all the youth development tools work together in order to shape the youngsters in your squad.