Billy Jones, a centeral defender, and Gareth Roberts, a midfielder, have both continued an excellent spell for Alex internationals. The two teenagers have both been called up for the "International U-17s Tournement" in Nottingham next month.
Crewe are the only team outside the premiership to have two players representing the U-17s... The full squad is:
England Squad
Ben Alnwick Sunderland
Mark Davies Wolverhampton Wanderers
Kerrea Gilbert Arsenal
Paul Green Aston Villa
Lee Holmes Derby County
Christopher James Fulham
Billy Jones Crewe Alexandra
Joseph Lewis Norwich City
Michael Mancienne Chelsea
Mitchell Murphy Arsenal
Mark Noble West Ham
Shane Paul Aston Villa
Danny Reed Middlesbrough
Gary Roberts Crewe Alexandra
James Simmonds Chelsea
Jack Watkins Chelsea
David Wheater Middlesbrough
Sean Wright Everton
The fixtures will be played at Notts County's Meadow Lane between July 7th to July 21st. England have some tough competition aswell. With Brazil U-17s & Portugal U-17s both to play along with the USA who have 13 year old Freddy Adu in their squad, recently signed a sponsorship deal with nike worth £1million.
Here are the fixtures in full, from NottsCounty-MAD.co.uk:
The Match Schedule:
Monday 7 July
17:30 Brazil v USA
20:00 England v Portugal
Thursday 10 July
17:30 Portugal v Brazil
20:00 England v USA
Sunday 13 July
12:30 Portugal v USA
15:00 England v Brazil
All games are at Notts County's Meadow Lane.
Tickets for each day - that includes both games - are priced at £3 for Adults (£5 on the night) or £1 for Kids/OAPs.
Family Tickets (2 adults and 2 children) are also available, they are priced at £5 for advance bookings; no Family Tickets on sale on night - additional children pay £1 each
Schools or Groups can get tickets (via special booking form) for £10, again advanced bookings only.
Good luck to Roberts and Jones.
