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U18 International Friendly: England 0-0 Australia

England v Australia U18 Schools' match on Sunday 29 January 2012

Lochan Reus (left) and England's James Goldby (right) in action

This was a very well contested game played at AFC Wulfrunians, Wolverhampton on Sunday 29 January 2012. There had been an overnight frost and on arriving at the ground the staff were very busy ensuring that no area of the pitch was in a condition to prevent the game going ahead. On their last visit two years ago the Australians were frustrated to find 6 inches of early morning snow meant the game could not go ahead!

The Australians started very well and soon found their stride forcing three corners in the first 12 minutes. The English defence were very well marshalled and were able to restrain the enterprising efforts of the visitors. England’s first chance fell to Andrew Venning whose 25yd shot was parried by the keeper and Michael Sweet lobbed the ricochet narrowly over the bar. Six minutes later Joe Bunney was provided with a shooting opportunity following an excellent through ball from Venning but again his effort was just wide of the target. In the 33rd minute Venning again found the goal in his sights but was foiled on this occasion by Aussie goalkeeper Luke Turnbull who managed to tip it away from the top left corner. The England boys were keeping possession well and were making probing forays down the flanks but the Australian defence were able to keep them at bay.

For the second half Ashleigh Artwell replaced Kyle Downey in midfield and Peter Glenn-Ravenhill took the place of Michael Sweet up front. The game continued in the same competitive spirit with the first goal bound effort of the second half coming from Australian forward Stefan Sacilotto but Tom Betts was able to smother the shot with the melee tidied up by the calm Tom Axford. Shortly after Jack Pounce’s well directed free kick was met by Louis Mobbs who saw his effort glance the post and two minutes later Joe Bunney headed just wide from another set piece. The game became disjointed as both teams made replacements and goal opportunities were few and far between. England had two opportunities to seal the game in added time but the final draw was a fair result.

AFC Wulfrunians proved to be an excellent venue for this game with the club staff setting extremely high standards for other venues to follow. On a final note, all three match officials, Andrew Fox, Robbie Dadley and Simon Hill had been officiating in schools football since their early youth – and a very good job they did today too.

England U18 Boys’ Team Fixtures and Results

ESFA 30 Jan 2012

January 2012 News

27th :: England v Australia this weekend

England U18 Schoolboys host Australia in an Invitation International on Sunday 29 January 2012 at AFC Wulfrunians, kick-off 10.30 am.
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27th :: England U15 Schoolgirls’ Squad Announced

The England Schools’ U15 Girls’ football squad has been selected following the final trial held at Staffordshire University on Sunday 22 January and reads as follows: FIRST NAME SURNAME COUNTY SFA
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24th :: England U15 Girls’ Squad Announcement

The England Under 15 Schoolgirls’ Squad for 2012 will be announced here at the end of this week, when the ESFA has informed all the girls who attended the national team trials on Sunday 22 January at Beaconside, Staffordshire University.
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13th :: A Message from the Chairman: John Appleby

As I enter the second half of my year as Chairman of the ESFA I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our membership a happy, peaceful and prosperous New Year.
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13th :: District SFA National Futsal Festival 

First ever District SFA National Futsal Festival proves a hit! Two teams participated from each of the competing associations in the first ever National Futsal Festival for primary District Teams, and we would like to thank them for making this
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12th :: David Ebberson Signs with the ESFA!

Appointment of the New Marketing and Communications Manager helps the ESFA take another step forward.
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11th :: England v Poland Fixture Confirmed

The ESFA is delighted to announce that the England U18 Schoolboys will host Poland for a Friendly International on Wednesday 07 March 2012, at the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Stadium, home to Dagenham & Redbridge Football Club.
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06th :: Newcastle United to host England Schoolboys

The English Schools’ FA is delighted to announce that Newcastle United Football Club has agreed to host the Under 18 Centenary Shield match between England and Scotland on Thursday 12 April at the Sports Direct Arena (St James’ Park), kick-off
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