Dream factory

The boys at Crystal Palace's youth academy hoping to hit the big time...

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NEW FACTUAL

Football Dreams: The Academy Thursday, 9pm, C4

Every young football fan has imagined they're walking out at Wembley during a playground kickabout, yet only a handful of boys ever get to chase their dreams and play in the Premier League.

Even for the chosen few who are talented enough to be scouted by a top club, the road to becoming a professional footballer is full of challenges, with most hopefuls never making it to the first team.