Post by Golden_Boy™ on Mar 27, 2007 18:08:34 GMT -1
Player profiles:
Goalkeepers
Simon Eastwood - Huddersfield
The young keeper has been called up into the squad for the first time and is highly regarded by his club. A good shot-stopper, Simon is still waiting to make his first team and international debut.
Preston Edwards – Millwall
Preston is relatively new to the England scene. He played the full 90 minutes of the 2-0 defeat to France last September, making a number of decent saves. He has also shown promise with his club this season.
Defenders
Ciaran Clark – Aston Villa
Ciaran featured in the last four U17 internationals of last season, starting the matches against Turkey, Italy, Bulgaria and Russia. He also played in the U18s' defeat to France. A Londoner by birth, he joined Villa when he was 13.
Joseph Mills
Joseph, a left-sided player, has been involved with England for the last three years. He made four appearances for the Under-17s last year and played the first half of the U18s’ defeat to France. Contracted to the Saints until 2009, Joseph is a regular in the club’s reserve team.
Sam Hutchinson – Chelsea
A right-back, Sam is in his second year full-time at the club and turned professional in August. An unused substitute against France, Sam will be hoping his experience of playing with Chelsea Reserves will stand him in good stead should he play against Holland.
Jordan Parkes - Watford
Jordan has been called up into the squad for the first time. A member of the Watford Academy, the defender made his debut in September against Accrington Stanley in the League Cup.
Netan Sansara - Walsall
A promising defender with The Saddlers, Netan has been called up to the squad for the first time. One of the club's youngest second year scholars, Netan has been involved with the reserves this season having joined from local side Darlaston Town.
Ross Wilkinson - Leeds United
Initially on standby, Ross has been called into the squad after James Tomkins was withdrawn through injury. After playing for the club's under-18s last season, Ross has made the step-up to the reserve team, making the centre-half position his own.
Midfielders
Marc Albrighton - Aston Villa
The Villa midfielder will be hoping to impress having been called up to the squad for the first time. A member of the Villa Academy, Marc has played for the club's reserves and has been involved in England training camps before.
James Henry - Reading
Another player to be called up for the first time having been involved in training camps with England, James is well thought of at Reading. A local boy, James joined the club in 2005 but missed most of last season with a cruciate injury.
Lee Sawyer - Chelsea
An attacking midfielder, Lee has been involved with England since Under-16 level. A London lad with a competitive edge, Lee has been involved with his club's reserve team this season.
Scott Sinclair – Chelsea (on loan at Plymouth Argyle)
Scott made his mark with England’s U17s last season, starting both UEFA Mini-Tournament matches in Luxembourg and all three UEFA Championship qualifiers in the north of England. He joined the Blues from Bristol Rovers, where he made his first-team debut at 15. Currently on loan at Plymouth where he hit the headlines with two FA Cup goals.
Joshua Wright – Charlton Athletic
Joshua was a regular for England’s U17s last season, appearing in nine internationals. He started matches in the Nordic Championship, UEFA Mini-Tournament and UEFA Championship qualifiers. Highly-regarded at Charlton, Josh has made seven reserve team appearances this season, scoring once.
Joshua Walker – Middlesbrough
Newcastle-born Joshua broke into Boro’s first team last season, coming on as a substitute in their final Premiership fixture at Fulham on 7 May. He didn’t go to the Nordics but was an ever-present for England’s U17s after that, clocking up nine caps. Captain when the U18s lost to France in September.
Rashid Yussuff - Charlton Athletic
Well thought of at his club, Rashid played for the club's U16, U18 and reserve team last season. He has also been involved with the reserves this season. An efficient and tidy midfielder, Rashid has been involved with England before.
Forwards
Sone Aluko – Birmingham City
Birmingham-born Sone has forced his way into the Blues’ first-team squad and was on the bench for Premiership fixtures last season, including the game at Arsenal. He was capped three times for England’s U17s, coming on to score a late winner against Luxembourg. Sister Eniola also plays for England.
Febian Brandy – Manchester United
Febian picked up three U17 caps last season, starting against USA and Italy and substituting for Nathan Porritt against Bulgaria. In the previous season he was an ever-present for England’s U16s, picking up seven caps at that level. Impressed in the 2-0 defeat against France in September.
Daniel Sturridge - Manchester City
The jewel in Manchester City's Academy, Daniel has played twice for the club's first team. His goals helped City's youth team reach the Youth Cup Final last season, where he scored twice in a 3-2 defeat to Liverpool. Has been involved with England from U16 level.
Jordan Parkes!
Goalkeepers
Simon Eastwood - Huddersfield
The young keeper has been called up into the squad for the first time and is highly regarded by his club. A good shot-stopper, Simon is still waiting to make his first team and international debut.
Preston Edwards – Millwall
Preston is relatively new to the England scene. He played the full 90 minutes of the 2-0 defeat to France last September, making a number of decent saves. He has also shown promise with his club this season.
Defenders
Ciaran Clark – Aston Villa
Ciaran featured in the last four U17 internationals of last season, starting the matches against Turkey, Italy, Bulgaria and Russia. He also played in the U18s' defeat to France. A Londoner by birth, he joined Villa when he was 13.
Joseph Mills
Joseph, a left-sided player, has been involved with England for the last three years. He made four appearances for the Under-17s last year and played the first half of the U18s’ defeat to France. Contracted to the Saints until 2009, Joseph is a regular in the club’s reserve team.
Sam Hutchinson – Chelsea
A right-back, Sam is in his second year full-time at the club and turned professional in August. An unused substitute against France, Sam will be hoping his experience of playing with Chelsea Reserves will stand him in good stead should he play against Holland.
Jordan Parkes - Watford
Jordan has been called up into the squad for the first time. A member of the Watford Academy, the defender made his debut in September against Accrington Stanley in the League Cup.
Netan Sansara - Walsall
A promising defender with The Saddlers, Netan has been called up to the squad for the first time. One of the club's youngest second year scholars, Netan has been involved with the reserves this season having joined from local side Darlaston Town.
Ross Wilkinson - Leeds United
Initially on standby, Ross has been called into the squad after James Tomkins was withdrawn through injury. After playing for the club's under-18s last season, Ross has made the step-up to the reserve team, making the centre-half position his own.
Midfielders
Marc Albrighton - Aston Villa
The Villa midfielder will be hoping to impress having been called up to the squad for the first time. A member of the Villa Academy, Marc has played for the club's reserves and has been involved in England training camps before.
James Henry - Reading
Another player to be called up for the first time having been involved in training camps with England, James is well thought of at Reading. A local boy, James joined the club in 2005 but missed most of last season with a cruciate injury.
Lee Sawyer - Chelsea
An attacking midfielder, Lee has been involved with England since Under-16 level. A London lad with a competitive edge, Lee has been involved with his club's reserve team this season.
Scott Sinclair – Chelsea (on loan at Plymouth Argyle)
Scott made his mark with England’s U17s last season, starting both UEFA Mini-Tournament matches in Luxembourg and all three UEFA Championship qualifiers in the north of England. He joined the Blues from Bristol Rovers, where he made his first-team debut at 15. Currently on loan at Plymouth where he hit the headlines with two FA Cup goals.
Joshua Wright – Charlton Athletic
Joshua was a regular for England’s U17s last season, appearing in nine internationals. He started matches in the Nordic Championship, UEFA Mini-Tournament and UEFA Championship qualifiers. Highly-regarded at Charlton, Josh has made seven reserve team appearances this season, scoring once.
Joshua Walker – Middlesbrough
Newcastle-born Joshua broke into Boro’s first team last season, coming on as a substitute in their final Premiership fixture at Fulham on 7 May. He didn’t go to the Nordics but was an ever-present for England’s U17s after that, clocking up nine caps. Captain when the U18s lost to France in September.
Rashid Yussuff - Charlton Athletic
Well thought of at his club, Rashid played for the club's U16, U18 and reserve team last season. He has also been involved with the reserves this season. An efficient and tidy midfielder, Rashid has been involved with England before.
Forwards
Sone Aluko – Birmingham City
Birmingham-born Sone has forced his way into the Blues’ first-team squad and was on the bench for Premiership fixtures last season, including the game at Arsenal. He was capped three times for England’s U17s, coming on to score a late winner against Luxembourg. Sister Eniola also plays for England.
Febian Brandy – Manchester United
Febian picked up three U17 caps last season, starting against USA and Italy and substituting for Nathan Porritt against Bulgaria. In the previous season he was an ever-present for England’s U16s, picking up seven caps at that level. Impressed in the 2-0 defeat against France in September.
Daniel Sturridge - Manchester City
The jewel in Manchester City's Academy, Daniel has played twice for the club's first team. His goals helped City's youth team reach the Youth Cup Final last season, where he scored twice in a 3-2 defeat to Liverpool. Has been involved with England from U16 level.
Jordan Parkes!
