The England Under-16s team.
England U16 Squad Profiles
By Jamie Bradbury. Friday, 17 October 2003.
England U16 Squad Profiles, Victory Shield v NI - 17th October 2003
Goalkeepers
David Button - Tottenham Hotspur
Goalkeeper with Spurs, David, a year younger than most of the team, is called into the England squad for the first time.
Zac Jones - Blackburn Rovers
The Blackburn 'keeper is another to return to the England squad after appearing in the Nordics and Ballymena.
Defenders
Jordan Holmes - Liverpool
Jordan has already experienced international football after featuring in both the Ballymena and Nordic tournaments earlier this year. The Liverpool defender is equally happy in the centre or at full-back.
Sebastian Hines - Middlesbrough
The young Middlesbrough defender, who has experienced Academy football with the club's U17s this season, comes into the international set-up for the first time.
John Irving - Everton
Playing up a year, John, a full-back with the Toffees, is also in the England squad for the first time.
Nathan Peprah - Tottenham Hotspur
Centre-back Nathan makes the England squad for the first time this Tournament after experiencing U17s action with Spurs.
Midfielders
Lewis McGugan - Nottingham Forest
Lewis has enjoyed Under-17 football with Nottingham Forest, the young centre-midfielder will be making his first appearance with the Three Lions during the Victory Shield.
Joseph Martin - Tottenham Hotspur
Primarily a midfielder with Spurs, Joseph, who also played in Ballymena, is a versatile member of the squad.
Lee Molyneux - Everton
The left-sided Everton youngster has been involved with the Under-17s at Goodison already this season before he earned his first England call up for this tournament.
Scott Phelan - Everton
Attacking midfielder/forward Scott, has played a part in Everton's early season Under-17s fixtures before joining the England squad in his debut call-up.
Micah Richards - Manchester City
Micah has enjoyed some Under-17s experience with Manchester City this term and the midfielder now comes into the Three Lions for the first time.
Ryan Woods - Blackburn Rovers
Having already worn an England shirt during the Ballymena and Nordic Tournaments, the Blackburn left-midfield player returns to the international side for the Victory Shield.
Forwards
Shabazz Baidoo - Arsenal
An attacking player, Shabazz is making his first appearance in the England squad after impressive matches for Arsenal's Under-17 side.
Hogan Ephraim - West Ham United
A creative attacking player with the Hammers, Hogan can operate in either as a midfielder or a forward.
Daryl Knights - Ipswich Town
The attacking Blues youngster has impressed at Portman Road enough to gain recognition for their Under-19s side this term.
James Mullen - Manchester United
James is an attacking player at Old Trafford. Favouring his right side, he is another member of the England side to have featured in his club's Under-17s side.