Friday, April 15, 2011

Four Reds Called Up By England

Four of Liverpool's most promising Academy youngsters have been called up by England for the forthcoming U17 European Championships.

Raheem Sterling, Adam Morgan, Brad Smith and Matty Regan have all been named in John Peacock's squad for the tournament in Serbia between May 3 and May 15.

England U17s will be defending their title as European Champions.

Sterling and co will face hosts Serbia, France and Denmark in Group A, and if they finish in the top two of their group of four then they will progress to the Semi-Final.

Group B is made up of Czech Republic, Germany, Holland and Romania.

The competition also offer an opportunity for the squad to qualify for June's FIFA U17 World Cup in Mexico, which they will do by finishing in third place or higher in Group A.

England will kick-off the tournament with a clash against France on Tuesday, May 3.

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