England squad announced
Peacock names 18 for Elite
Qualifying
England Under-17 coach John Peacock has named
his squad for the elite qualifying round.
England face Italy, Russia and Bulgaria between March 28 and April 1 to decide which team will join seven others
in Luxembourg for the finals.
One notable absentee was from the 18-strong squad was Arsenal new boy Theo Walcott.
The £12 million hot-shot was a star in last year's under-17 campaign but it seems that he will take no part
this season leaving the door open for fresh talent.
In Walcott's absence, Sunderland's Jamie Chandler and Spurs goalkeeper David Button become the the squad's most
experience players.
England's most notable threat up front will be Manchester City's Daniel Sturridge who has bagged five goals in
his six caps for the under-17s.
The Squad in full:
Ben Amos, Manchester United FC
Ryan Bertrand, Chelsea FC
Febian Brandy, Manchester United FC
David Button, Tottenham Hotspur FC
Jamie Chandler, Sunderland AFC
Ciaran Clark, Aston Villa FC
Jack Cork, Chelsea FC
Lee Molyneux, Everton FC
Michael Nardiello, Liverpool FC
Nathan Porritt, Middlesbrough FC
Matt Richards, Derby County FC
Paul Rodgers, Arsenal FC
Scott Sinclair, Chelsea FC
Daniel Sturridge, Manchester City FC
Jake Thomson, Southampton FC
James Tomkins, West Ham United FC
Josh Walker, Middlesbrough FC
Josh Wright, Charlton Athletic FC |
