Competition News
Match Preview: England v Belgium
England U18 International Schoolboys
The English Schools' Football Association and the Aldershot & Farnborough Schools' Football Association are staging the Under 18 Schools' International, England v Belgium, at Aldershot Town Football Club on Tuesday 27 February - kick-off 7.00 pm.
England Squad
1. Scott Drury (Humberside)
2. Steven Bantock (Sussex)
3. John Barker (Durham)
4. Mitchell O'Donnell (Devon)
5. Ben Tozer (Devon)
6. Tom Wilson (Northumberland)
7. Christopher Wynne (Worcestershire)
8. Philip Bannister (Northumberland)
9. Jack Burridge (Durham)
10. Tom Rutter (Cheshire)
11. Michael Deakin (Merseyside)
12. James Fraser (Sussex)
14. Sam Hall (Staffordshire)
15. Paul Jarvis (Lancashire)
16. Matthew Jones (Berkshire)
17. Nicholas Jupp (Surrey)
Team Management
Mr A Martin (Manager)
Mr P Nardiello (Assistant Manager)
Mr A Thomson (Goalkeeping Coach)
Mr M Hewitt (Physio)
Dr A Tabor (Team Doctor)
Belgium Squad
England have played Belgium on two previous occasions at this age-group, with both matches ending in draws, 2-2 at Oostduinkerke in 1996, and 1-1 at Yeovil in 1998. Following this Invitation International, England will compete in the Home International Championship, before breaking new ground by traveling to China to play matches in Shanghai and Beijing.
Under 18 Schools' International Football commenced in 1965. Local Aldershot players who played at this level were Richard Hill in 1976 and 1977, future Surrey & England cricketer Graham Thorpe in 1987, Adam Binding in 1988, and finally Aldershot Town's own Darren Barnard in 1990.
Tickets for this match are priced at:
Seats: £9 (adult) | £7 (concessions)
Standing: £6 (adult) | £4 (concessions)
Further information can be obtained from:
David Lailey
Council Member
English Schools' Football Association
Tel: 01256 881517
or
English Schools' FA Headquarters
Tel: 01785 785970
Fixture List
February 2007 News
09th :: Inter County Competitions
In view of the recent inclement weather, the English Schools’ FA has decided to extend the deadline for Regional Association Secretaries to nominate their entries into the National Rounds of the following competitions, until Saturday 3 March 2007:
07th :: U15 N.U.T. Trophy Quarter-Finals Update
Poole & East Dorset made history yesterday as they travelled to South Wales to defeat Swansea 3-2 and earn a place in the Semi-Finals of this season's ESFA U15 Inter Association Trophy, sponsored by the National Union of Teachers.
05th :: U15 N.UT. Trophy - Semi-Final Draw
The draw for the Semi-Finals of the ESFA U15 Inter Association Trophy, sponsored by the National Union of Teachers, was made at lunchtime today by the Chairman, Nigel Brown.
05th :: U15 N.U.T. Trophy - QF Round-Up
Nottingham Create History
Mid Cheshire 1-3 Nottingham
Nottingham’s Under 15 squad made history at Northwich Victoria’s ground on Wednesday when they reached the semi-final of the N.U.T.
02nd :: U13 Minute Maid Cup Draws
Secretary of State for Education and Skills backs best young footballers in England
The Rt Hon Alan Johnson MP, Secretary of State for Education and Skills, has taken time out of his busy schedule to help perform the draw for the Regional
01st :: Rushcliffe Fly High in RAF Cup
Rushcliffe School, one of Nottinghamshire’s two qualifiers for the English Schools’ FA Royal Air Force Under 16 Cup, reached the last 32 of the competition with a 2-1 First Round win over Trinity School from Leamington, the Warwickshire champions.
