And the former Celtic defender, who has led the Hornets to eighth in the Championship, has reminded his players that the lure of a big money move might not the the best option for some of his youngsters.

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In south Staffordshire, for example, a number of secondary schools meet all the local demand for places so take in some youngsters from Birmingham and Walsall too.

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At the three pediatric hospitals that make up Children's Heathcare of Atlanta, some 545 youngsters have been treated for RSV since the beginning of December, according to the group's clinical microbiologist, Dr. Robert Jerris.

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So it may be time for England to bite the bullet, pick some talented youngsters, stick with them through some tough times and reap the rewards in a few years time.

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Then the adoring community that loves to see their schools win, including some teachers, sends the subtle but consistent message that for these youngsters, the normal rules do not apply.

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The Abstinence Clearinghouse shares ideas with 4, 000 affiliated groups, some of which urge youngsters to abstain, while others lobby their senators to vote for more money for such urgings.

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The life of a junior playing at the NTC is certainly a demanding one, but the accusation made by some top players such as Novak Djokovic is that the facilities make things too easy for British youngsters.

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