U18 squad named
Thursday, 27 March, 2008
Brian Eastick has named his squad for the forthcoming friendly with Austria at Hartlepool.
England v Austria U18 International Friendly
7pm Wednesday 16 April, 2008
Victoria Park, Hartlepool Utd FC
England U18 Head Coach Brian Eastick has named his squad for the forthcoming friendly with Austria.
Eastick has selected 18 players for the clash which will take place at Hartlepool's Victoria Ground on Wednesday 16 April, kicking off at 7pm.
Manchester United pair Daniel Welbeck and Daniel Drinkwater have been included after scoring the goals the last time the U18s turned out.
Welbeck put England ahead against Ghana in November before his United team-mate sealed the win with a fine strike eight minutes from time.
Daniel Gosling was another who impressed that evening and has since moved from Plymouth Argyle to Everton. The holding midfielder will be out to catch the eye at Hartlepool.
A number of last year's England U17 squad that reached the World Cup quarter-finals in South Korea have been called up by Eastick.
West Ham defender Jordan Spence (pictured) was captain for that trip, scoring memorably against Brazil, while Crystal Palace striker Victor Moses wowed crowds in the Far East with both his goals and his somersault celebrations.
Rhys Murphy was another on the goal trail during that competition and he and Arsenal team-mates Gavin Hoyte and Jay Thomas are also included.
England U18 squad to face Austria on 16 April 2008
| Player |
Club |
| Ben Amos |
Manchester United |
| Ryan Bennett |
Grimsby Town |
| Liam Darville |
Leeds United |
| Daniel Drinkwater |
Manchester United |
| Medy Elito |
Colchester United |
| Jonathan Franks |
Middlesbrough |
| Daniel Gosling |
Everton |
| Lee Hills |
Crystal Palace |
| Gavin Hoyte |
Arsenal |
| Victor Moses |
Crystal Palace |
| Rhys Murphy * |
Arsenal |
| Mark Oxley |
Rotherham United |
| James Reid |
Nottingham Forest |
| Daniel Rose |
Tottenham Hotspur |
| Richie Smallwood |
Middlesbrough |
| Jordan Spence |
West Ham United |
| Jay Thomas ** |
Arsenal |
| Daniel Welbeck |
Manchester United |
* Replaced by Kyle Bennett of Wolves
** Replaced by Tom Elliott of Leeds United
