GOALKEEPERS

NIKKI BULL

Position

 Goalkeeper

Club

 Aldershot Town

D.o.B.

 02-10-81
Joined Aldershot in May 2002 after being released by QPR. Before leaving Bully spent some time on loan at Hayes, who had hoped to get him when he left QPR, but he opted to join Aldershot instead. Bully was a major factor in Aldershot's Isthmian title success and became a firm favorite with the fans after quickly establishing himself as first choice keeper. He went on to win Player of the Year to add to his Safe Hands awards. In February 2003 Bully was called up to the England National Game XI and further honours are expected to follow. He also stepped up to score a penalty for the Shots in the last home game of the 2002-03 season. He has been in outstanding form for Aldershot in the Conference who lost in the Conference Play Off Semi Final to Carlisle.

MATT GLENNON

Position

 Goalkeeper

Club

 Carlisle United

D.o.B.

 08-10-78
This will be Matt’s first taste of International Football after an exceptional season between the posts which culminated in promotion to The Football League for Carlisle United. A fans' favourite who has made over 100 appearances for the club in two spells. He has also had Football League experience with Hull City and Bristol Rovers. Made three penalty shoot out saves against Aldershot in the Conference Play Off Semi Final.

DEFENDERS

SIMON KING

Position

 Defender

Club

 Barnet

D.o.B.

 11-04-83
A promising young left back who was snapped up by Barnet after being released by Oxford United. Came up through the ranks at Oxford and made a handful of Football League appearances. Has since made over 70 appearances for the club and was a cornerstone of the Barnet defence whose season culminated in the Football Conference title and a return to the Football League. Made a goalscoring debut for England in Italy last November.

ISMAIL YAKUBU

Position

 Defender

Club

 Barnet

D.o.B.

 08-04-85
Highly rated 20 year old defender who has been with Barnet since he was 11. Signed pro forms when he was 17 and made over 60 appearances for the club in the past two seasons. He was a member of the England squad against both Italy and Holland earlier this season.

STEPHEN HASLAM

Position

 Defender

Club

 Halifax Town

D.o.B.

 06-09-79
Joined Halifax in October 2004 from Northampton Town but started his career as a trainee at Sheffield Wednesday. Made 37 appearances for the Shaymen this past season. Represented England at U15, U18 and U20 levels but this is the first time he has been part of the National Game XI team.

MARK ROBINSON

Position

 Defender

Club

 Hereford United

D.o.B.

 24-07-81
Former Hartlepool United defender who joined Hereford at the start of last season after over 80 appearances for the Football League side. Performed consistently well this season for a Hereford team who went out in the Conference Play Off Semi Finals to Stevenage Borough.

SIMON TRAVIS

Position

 Defender

Club

 Hereford United

D.o.B.

 22-03-77
A big favorite of the fans at Hereford, the full back and occasional midfielder has recently signed with the club for another 12 months. Joined Hereford from Stevenage Borough with other previous clubs including Forest Green and Telford. Simon has had brief football league experience with Stockport County and Torquay.

KEIRAN CHARNOCK

Position

 Defender

Club

 Northwich Victoria

D.o.B.

 03-08-84
Joined Northwich at the start of this season from Wigan Athletic where he spent a number of years graduating through their youth system making the first team bench on a number of occasions. Keiran can play either on the left side or in central defence and played over 35 games this season for the Conference side.


MIDFIELDERS

DEAN SINCLAIR

Position

 Midfielder

Club

 Barnet

D.o.B.

 17-12-84
Former Norwich City midfielder who joined Barnet at the start of this season and was an outstanding performer in their championship winning season. In 43 appearances he scored 11 goals and was recently rewarded with a new contract by his club manager Paul Fairclough. Dean was very impressive in the centre of midfield in the England team’s last outing, a 3-0 win against Holland at Woking in February.

NICKY BAILEY

Position

 Midfielder

Club

 Barnet

D.o.B.

 10-06-84
A very talented midfield player with a knack for scoring goals, Nicky bagged 13 this season ion Barnets league campaign. Nick was Paul Fairclough's first signing for Barnet when he joined them from Sutton United last summer. Recently won the clubs supporters association ‘Goal of the Season’ award for this strike against Dagenham. Was a member of the England team for the games against Italy and Holland this season.

ANDREW TAYLOR

Position

 Midfielder

Club

 Barnet

D.o.B.

 17-09-82
Andre was drafted into the squad for the first time as a late addition following the withdrawal of Stuart Thurgood. He joined Exeter during the 2003/04 season from Northwich Victoria. A strong midfield player, he was almost an ever present this season, scoring 5 goals and playing a leading role in the Grecians amazing FA Cup run, where they eventually lost to Manchester United.

GLENN SOUTHAM

Position

 Midfielder

Club

 Dagenham and Redbridge

D.o.B.

 27-08-80
Joined Dagenham from Bishops Stortford last May and played over 40 games this past season and scored 10 goals from midfield. Glenn was part of the England squad in last years Four Nations Tournament where he scored against Scotland in a 3-1 victory before unfortunately being sent off. He also represented his county against the USA and Iraq last season.

CRAIG STANLEY

Position

 Midfielder

Club

 Hereford United

D.o.B.

 03-03-83
Began his career as a Trainee at Walsall during which time he went on loan to Raith Rovers and made 19 appearances for the Scottish clubs first team. Last season he joined Telford United but after only a couple of months left due to the collapse of the club. Played over 40 games for Hereford this past season.

SCOTT KERR

Position

 Midfielder

Club

 Scarborough

D.o.B.

 11-12-81
A junior with Bradford City, Scott made a number of Premiership appearances for the Bantams. Was on Hull City's books for 2 years and moved on loan to The McCain Stadium making his debut in the 2-0 win at Leigh RMI in 2002/03. Manager Russell Slade was quick to make the move permanent during that summer and a number of outstanding performances saw Kerr called up to the England squad.

FORWARDS

DJ CAMPBELL

Position

 Forward

Club

 Yeading

D.o.B.

 12-11-81
Dudley Junior joined Yeading in February 2003 from Stevenage Borough (where he picked up an FA Trophy Runners-Up Medal) but made limited appearances in his first season due to injury. Back to full fitness DJ netted the Isthmian League Division Golden Boot with 33 league goals last season, showing the kind of form that saw him star as a trainee with QPR and Aston Villa before spells with Chesham United and Billericay Town. His goals helped Yeading win the Isthmian Premier League title and promotion to the Conference South next season and on a memorable FA Cup run to the 3rd Round and ultimately defeat against Newcastle United.

ANTHONY ELDING

Position

 Forward

Club

 Stevenage Borough

D.o.B.

 16-04-82
A talented young forward who joined Stevenage in February 2003 from Boston United. His prolific goalscoring for Boston helped the Lincolnshire to win the Conference title and attracted the attention of many clubs. Has continued to score with Borough and made his first England appearance in Italy last November. Scored in the 3-0 win against Holland in February.

ADAM STANSFIELD

Position

 Forward

Club

 Hereford United

D.o.B.

 10-09-78
Scored 19 goals this past season for Hereford in his first season after joining them from Yeovil. Scored in Yeovil's FA Trophy Final win in 2002 against Stevenage Borough at Villa Park. Adam has represented England on a number of occasions including appearances in the inaugural Four Nations Tournament in May 2002.

CRAIG MACKAIL-SMITH

Position

 Forward

Club

 Dagenham and Redbridge

D.o.B.

 25-02-84
This is Craig’s first call up to the England side after an impressive season for the Daggers. scoring 12 goals from and attacking midfield He joined the club from Arlesey Town after starting his career at St.Albans City and the call up is worthy recognition for his performances this season.