Archive for April, 2008

Lewis handed England U21 call-up

Peterborough goalkeeper Joe Lewis has been called up to Stuart Pearce’s Under-21 squad for the friendly against Wales in Wrexham on May 15.The 6ft 5in stopper has already attracted the interest of Premier League sides’ Manchester United, Liverpool and Manchester City after some inspirational displays that have helped his side clinch promotion to League One this term.

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Shawcross earns second U21 call-up

Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross has been included in the England Under-21 squad for the friendly against Wales on May 15 in Wrexham.Shawcross has played an integral part in the Potters’ push for promotion and has followed up his debut showing against Poland last month with another call-up from coach Stuart Pearce.

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Campbell included in England U21s

Hull striker Fraizer Campbell has been included in the England Under-21 squad for the friendly against Wales on May 15 in Wrexham.Campbell’s return of 15 goals this season has helped the Tigers’ push for promotion and he has followed up his debut showing against Poland last month with another call-up from coach Stuart Pearce.

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Kightly handed England U21 call-up

Wolves winger Michael Kightly has been recalled to the England Under-21 squad for next month’s friendly with Wales in Wrexham.The Wanderers midfielder has recently returned from an ankle injury to boost their late play-off push and has impressed sufficiently to earn a recall to Stuart Pearce’s squad.

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Sky Blues duo earn U21 call-ups

Coventry defenders Scott Dann and Daniel Fox have been named in the England Under-21 squad to face Wales next month.The duo, who joined the Sky Blues from Walsall in January, are part of a 23-man squad selected by Stuart Pearce to play at Wrexham’s Racecourse Ground on May 15.

Read Sky Blues duo earn U21 call-ups at Eurosport

Little eyeing ‘massive turnaround’

Wrexham boss Brian Little insists the club will be shrewd in the transfer market this summer after effectively releasing 14 players last week.

Read Little eyeing ‘massive turnaround’ at Team Talk

Gabby and Theo in Under-21 squad

Theo Walcott and Gabriel Agbonlahor have been included in the England under-21 squad for the friendly against Wales on May 15 in Wrexham.Walcott was an unused substitute with the seniors during the last international break, while Agbonlahor was on Fabio Capello’s initial list for the France defeat before the squad was trimmed.

Read Gabby and Theo in Under-21 squad at Eurosport

Leasedirect extend sponsorship deal with Wrexham FC

Leasedirect Finance have pledged to back Wrexham FC until the end of the 2008-9 season.

Read Leasedirect extend sponsorship deal with Wrexham FC at Evening Leader

End of an era for Jones at Wrexham

MARK JONES today admitted it feels “weird” seeing his long association with Wrexham come to an end.

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Little targets 24 man Wrexham squad

BRIAN LITTLE is hoping to compile a squad of 24 players ahead of Wrexham’s first season outside the Football League.

Read Little targets 24 man Wrexham squad at Evening Leader