Squad named for Victory Shield opener

  • Monday, 28 September, 2009
  • Kenny Swain

Kenny Swain has named his U16 squad to face Wales on 15 October.

England U16 v Wales U16
Sky Sports Victory Shield
7.40pm, Thursday 15 October 2009
Huish Park, Yeovil Town FC
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Kenny Swain has named his England U16 squad for the Victory Shield opener against Wales on 15 October.


In Jordan Cousins and Matthias Fanimo, this 18-man squad boasts two players who already have experience of international football. Both players made their U16 debut in last season's Victory Shield, coming off the bench in England's 2-0 victory over Scotland at Sincil Bank. Cousins then travelled to France in April where he helped England retain the Montaigu Tournament.

However, this fixture against Wales, which will be staged at Huish Park, represents a first international call-up for the other 16 squad members and they will all be looking to impress.

England go in search of their ninth straight Victory Shield title and also host Northern Ireland on Thursday 5 November, before travelling to Scotland on Thursday 26 November. Last season's Victory Shield match against Wales saw England edge a tight contest courtesy of a late Benik Afobe strike.

Squad in full:

Name

Club

Elikem Amenku

West Bromwich Albion

Zak Ansah

Arsenal

Tyler Blackett

Manchester United

Anthony Callaghan

Sunderland

Robbie Cotton

Blackburn Rovers

Jordan Cousins

Charlton Athletic

Curtis Edwards

Middlesbrough

Matthias Fanimo

West Ham United

Luke Hendrie

Manchester United

Alex Henshall

Swindon Town

Hallam Hope

Everton

Adam Jackson

Middesbrough

Sam Magri

Portsmouth

Callum McFadzean

Sheffield United

Adil Nabi

West Bromwich Albion

Jordan Pickford

Sunderland

Nathan Redmond

Birmingham City

Bradley Watkins

Aston Villa


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