The Young Lions line up for the national anthem before their game with Wales.
Name
Club
Elikem Amenku
West Bromwich Albion
Zak Ansah
Arsenal
Stephen Arthurworrey
Fulham
Jack Barmby
Manchester United
Jordan Cousins*
Charlton Athletic
Shay Facey
Manchester City
Matthias Fanimo
West Ham United
Luke Hendrie**
Adam Jackson
Middlesbrough
Bradley Jordan
Sam Magri
Portsmouth
Callum McFadzean
Sheffield United
Adil Nabi
Nick Powell
Crewe Alexandra
Nathan Redmond
Birmingham City
Blair Turgott
Bradley Watkins***
Aston Villa
George Willis
*withdrawn and replaced by Raheem Sterling from Queens Park Rangers** withdrawn and replaced by Robbie Cotton from Blackburn Rovers*** withdrawn and replaced by Jordan Pickford from SunderlandGoalkeepersName: Bradley WatkinsBorn: 11.09.94Club: Aston VillaBradley was named as a substitute for the Victory Shield opener against Wales and will hope to get a chance against Northern Ireland.Name: George WillisBorn: 30.07.95Club: Sheffield UnitedGeorge is the youngest member of the squad and he will join up with the team for the first time.DefendersName: Stephen ArthurworreyBorn: 15.10.94Club: FulhamA tall, strong centre back, Stephen is one of seven new call-ups for this second Victory Shield match.Name: Adam JacksonBorn: 18.05.94Club: MiddlesbroughAdam is an assured centre back, who is comfortable with the ball either at his feet or in the air. He has a tall, lean frame which should stand him in good stead against Northern Ireland.Name: Sam MagriBorn: 30.03.94Club: PortsmouthSam is strong in the tackle, composed in possession and likes to play the ball out from the back where possible.Name: Callum McFadzeanBorn: 16.01.94Club: Sheffield UnitedPredominantly a left-sided centre back, Callum is comfortable anywhere on the left hand side of the pitch, be in at full-ball or in midfield. A committed player, he is defensively solid and can also deliver a good cross.MidfieldersName: Elikem AmenkuBorn: 29.07.94Club: West Bromwich AlbionAlong with Adil Nabi, Elikem featured for West Brom in their Nike Premier Cup success in April and he will be looking to add to his trophy haul in this Victory Shield campaign. Had to withdraw from the squad to face Wales earlier this month.Name: Jack BarmbyBorn: 14.11.94Club: Manchester UnitedSon of Hull City captain, Nick, Jack is a talented left winger with good close control and a dangerous end product. Receives his first U16 call-up.Name: Jordan CousinsBorn: 06.03.94Club: Charlton AthleticJordan featured against Scotland in last season’s Victory Shield and then travelled to France in April to help England retain the Montaigu Tournament. He is a tall, energetic midfielder with a good pass and he will look to pass his experience on to this particular group of U16s. Jordan captained the U16s against Wales earlier this month and is also comfortable in defence.Name: Shay FaceyBorn: 07.01.95Club: Manchester CityShay is good on the ball, he can pick a pass and is also capable of playing at the back. This is his maiden international call-up.Name: Luke HendrieBorn: 27.08.94Club: Manchester UnitedLuke is an athletic midfielder who combines his physical attributes with good positional awareness and a strong tackle.Name: Bradley JordanBorn: 21.01.94Club: Charlton AthleticJoins fellow Addick, Jordan Cousins, in the squad and like Jordan, Bradley has a good engine and work rate to match. Uses the ball well from the middle of the park.Name: Adil NabiBorn: 28.02.94Club: West Bromwich AlbionAdil is a talented attacking midfielder, confident in possession and poses a threat in the opposition half. Captained West Brom to the Nike Premier Cup in April and came close to opening the scoring against Wales, forcing the ‘keeper into a fine save.Name: Nathan RedmondBorn: 06.03.94Club: Birmingham CityNathan is a very direct and skilful right-winger. Came on as a second-half substitute against Wales and immediately posed a threat. His free-kick led to Zak Ansah’s winning goal.Name: Blair TurgottBorn: 22.05.94Club: West Ham UnitedWith a good first touch, Blair is an attack-minded midfielder, equally comfortable upfront or wide on the right. This is his first U16 call-up.ForwardsName: Zak AnsahBorn: 04.05.94Club: ArsenalZak came off the bench against Wales in October and headed the winning goal with just four minutes remaining. He is developing well at Arsenal and will look to be among the goals again in Chester.Name: Matthias FanimoBorn: 28.01.94Club: West Ham UnitedLike Jordan Cousins, Matthias also featured against Scotland in last season’s Shield and the young Hammer brought his experience to the fold against Wales, providing a useful outlet upfront. A pacy forward with an eye for goal.Name: Nick PowellBorn: 23.03.94Club: Crewe AlexandraThis is Nick’s first international call-up and the tall forward will no doubt be keen to impress.