Maidstone United pair called up for England

MAIDSTONE UNITED players Chris Smalling and Ashley Ulph have made it through to the final sixteen of the England Schoolboys team.

Both players have appeared for the Stones first team and are an integral part of the club’s reserves and under 18 team. The pair have also represented district and county teams.

Fixtures for the England Schoolboys team have been announced and the pair will get the chance to play at Wembley Stadium at the end of April.

Fixtures:
Sunday 27^th January 2008
Kick Off 10:30am
England v Australia
At Shrewsbury Town FC


Monday 10^th March 2008
Kick Off 7:00pm
Northern Ireland v England
At Glenavon FC


Friday 4^th April 2008
Kick Off 7:00pm
Wales v England
At Haverfordwest FC


Friday 18^th April 2008
Kick Off 7:00pm
England v Eire
At Sunderland FC


Saturday 26^th April 2008
Kick Off 3:00pm
England v Scotland
At Wembley Stadium


Mike Cogger, the chairman of Maidstone United youth development, is proud of the two players’ achievements.

“I’m delighted for both players,” he told www.maidstoneunited.co.uk.   “We’ve seen them develop at the club and they thoroughly deserve this opportunity.

“I’m sure I speak for everyone at Maidstone United in wishing them all the best.

“Their success is another feather in the cap for our youth development section, following on from Sam Morrison who appeared in last year’s England Schoolboys team.

“It is testament to the coaching skills of our youth managers and a sign that if a young player in the county is looking to succeed, they should choose Maidstone United.”

Article courtesy of www.maidstoneunited.co.uk