George Hirst

Clinical striker for Ipswich

Hirst ended the season as one of Ipswich's most prolific outfield scorers, contributing 11 goals and three assists across 2,111 Championship minutes in 42 appearances as the first-choice striker who delivered when the pressure was highest during the promotion run-in.

Analysis: Hirst is the son of Sheffield Wednesday legend David Hirst and overcame early doubts to establish himself as one of the most reliable strikers in the Championship, combining aerial dominance, physical presence and a composed finishing instinct that made him the focal point of coach McKenna's attack. Hirst heads into the Premier League with the confidence of a player who has answered every question asked of him during an outstanding promotion campaign, and will be eager to prove himself at the top level for the third time.