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League One's most expensive XI featuring Barnsley, Derby County, Blackpool and Reading stars - gallery

Here is the most expensive League One XI. (Photo: Pete Norton/Getty Images)
Here is the most expensive League One XI. (Photo: Pete Norton/Getty Images)

England’s third tier is home to some of the EFL’s most exciting young talents as well an array of impressive seasoned professionals.

League One may be far removed from the glitz and glamour of the Premier League but there is still plenty of value within the squads of its clubs.

There have been various examples in recent years of players shining in League One before going on to star in the top flight.

Estimated market value: €2m (Photo: Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Estimated market value: €2m (Photo: Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Among the players to have done so are Arsenal defender Ben White and Brentford marksman Ivan Toney.

Using Transfermarkt’s estimated market values, here is the most expensive League One XI set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.

Among the represented clubs are Derby County, Peterborough United and the division’s only Yorkshire side Barnsley.

Estimated market value: €1.5m (Photo: Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
Estimated market value: €1.5m (Photo: Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
Estimated market value: €3.2m (Photo: Pete Norton/Getty Images)
Estimated market value: €3.2m (Photo: Pete Norton/Getty Images)
Estimated market value: €5m (Photo: Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)
Estimated market value: €5m (Photo: Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)
Estimated market value: €3m (Photo: Pete Norton/Getty Images)
Estimated market value: €3m (Photo: Pete Norton/Getty Images)
Estimated market value: €3.5m (Photo: Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Estimated market value: €3.5m (Photo: Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Estimated market value: €3.5m (Photo: Pete Norton/Getty Images)
Estimated market value: €3.5m (Photo: Pete Norton/Getty Images)
Estimated market value: €1.2m (Photo: Pete Norton/Getty Images)
Estimated market value: €1.2m (Photo: Pete Norton/Getty Images)
Estimated market value: €2M (Photo: LUIS ROBAYO/AFP via Getty Images)
Estimated market value: €2M (Photo: LUIS ROBAYO/AFP via Getty Images)
Estimated market value: €2m (Photo: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Estimated market value: €2m (Photo: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Estimated market value: €1.8m (Photo: Harry Trump/Getty Images)
Estimated market value: €1.8m (Photo: Harry Trump/Getty Images)