I think there is a chance they might be counted. It really depends on whether the draw is using end season quality or day 1 new season quality after they automatically move our youths to main. 3 youths @ 60 plus quality Vs negative 1 star players makes a big difference.
Thanks mate. Will probably use the 4 good quality youth method to try it out when I save up enough tokens and after your guide confirms which are FTs

. I remember reading that out of contract players count as well so this might not be any different.