England national under-16 football team
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The England national under-16 football team represents England in international football at this age level and is controlled by The Football Association, the governing body for football in England.
The Head Coach is Kenny Swain, who was appointed in August 2004.[1]
Most players are in their clubs youth academy or reserve team.
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[edit] Victory Shield
The England under-16 team compete in the annual United Kingdom football tournament the Victory Shield against Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Since World War II England have won the Victory Shield outright 33 times and have been joint winners with Scotland eight times, with Wales twice and with both Scotland and Wales twice. They are the current champions.[2]
[edit] Montaigu Tournament
In 2005 the team made their debut in the annual Montaigu Tournament, held in Montaigu, France.[3] In 2007 they reached the final, where they lost 2-0 to Germany on 9 April.[4]
They won the tournament in 2008. After finishing top of Group B, they met the hosts France who won Group A, in the final on 24 March, beating them 6-4 in a penalty shoot-out after a 0-0 draw to win the competition for the first time.[5]
[edit] Results 2008–09
[edit] 2008 Victory Shield
| Opponents | Venue | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | The Showgrounds, Ballymena | 3 October 2008 | Win 6–0 |
| Wales | Stebonheath Park, Llanelli | 31 October 2008 | Win 1–0 |
| Scotland | Sincil Bank, Lincoln | 28 November 2008 | Win 2–0 |
[edit] Montaigu Tournament
| Opponents | Venue | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | La Chaize-le-Vicomte, Vendée, France | 8 April 2009 | 3–1 |
| United Arab Emirates | Les Sables-d'Olonne, Vendée, France | 9 April 2009 | 3–0 |
| Côte d'Ivoire | La Chaize-le-Vicomte, Vendée, France | 11 April 2009 | 3–0 |
| Germany | Montaigu, Vendée, France | 13 April 2009 | Final; 0–0 (2–1 pens) |
[edit] Friendlies
| Opponents | Venue | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | Dietmar-Hopp-Stadion, Sinsheim, Germany | 17 February 2009 | Postponed[6] |
[edit] England Under-16 squad for Montaigu Tournament
COACH: Kenny Swain
CAPTAIN: Ross Barkley (Everton)
GOALKEEPERS
Jamal Blackman (Chelsea)
Jack Butland (Birmingham City)
DEFENDERS
David Atkinson (Middlesbrough)
Alex Billington (Blackburn Rovers)
Nathaniel Chalobah (Chelsea)
Connor Coady (Liverpool)
Josh McEachran (Chelsea)
Tom Thorpe (Manchester United)
MIDFIELDERS
Chuks Aneke (Arsenal)
Ross Barkley (Everton)
Jake Bidwell (Everton)
Jordan Cousins (Charlton Athletic)
Bruno Pilatos (Middlesbrough)
George Thorne (West Bromwich Albion)
FORWARDS
Saido Berahino (West Bromwich Albion)
Jake Fowler (Middlesbrough)
Robert Hall (West Ham United)
William Keane (Manchester United)
[edit] References
- ^ "Brooking boosts set-up". The Football Association. 6 August 2004. http://www.thefa.com/England/U16s/NewsAndFeatures/Postings/2004/08/EnglandU16_KennySwain.htm. Retrieved on 2009-02-17.
- ^ "The Victory Shield 2008". The Football Association. 2008. http://www.thefa.com/England/U16s/NewsAndFeatures/Postings/VictoryShieldSchedule08.htm. Retrieved on 2009-02-17.
- ^ Wright, James (22 March 2005). "'A tremendous experience'". The Football Association. http://www.thefa.com/England/U16s/NewsAndFeatures/Postings/2005/03/EngU16_Swain_PreMontaagu.htm. Retrieved on 2009-02-17.
- ^ Mahwinney, Stuart (9 April 2007). "Germany foil England". The Football Association. http://www.thefa.com/England/U16s/NewsAndFeatures/Postings/2007/04/MontaaguGermany.htm. Retrieved on 2009-02-17.
- ^ "Lions win tournament". The Football Association. 24 March 2008. http://www.thefa.com/England/U16s/NewsAndFeatures/Postings/england_france_report. Retrieved on 2009-02-17.
- ^ "Game called off". The Football Association. 17 February 2009. http://www.thefa.com/England/U16s/NewsAndFeatures/Postings/U16vGermany_cancelled.htm. Retrieved on 2009-02-17.
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