Cowley and his staff were watching games this week as they look to execute a stated policy of signing talent on the rise this summer.
Well, we’ve been doing likewise to see where the next Jamal Lowe could be – and we’ve found 15 of the most promising talents who could be plucked from the game’s lower reaches and brought into League One this summer.
13. Ephron Mason-Clark
Plenty of potential in the winger. At the age of 22 is the time right for him to step into league football? (Photo by Alex Burstow/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Burstow
14. Ryan Seager
Been a prolific season for the 26-year-old in the National League South for Hungerford, hitting 26 goals so far. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images) Photo: Dan Istitene
15. Paul Mullin
No surprise to see the 27-year-old top the National League goal charts when he chose to drop out of the league with a move to Wales from Cambridge, after taking the League Two golden boot last summer. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images) Photo: Lewis Storey