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Saying that however I think someone like Harry Kane benefited massively from plying his trade in lower leagues.
I think there's probably something to be said for "learning the life" of a lower leagues player - from match journeys, dressing rooms and probably a lack of premier league mollycoddling.
You're right though that having players be around and train with the first team helps them understand manager expectations and the team's ethos.
I think some definitely benefited from it, but not everyone is such a strong character as Harry.