[Albion] Albion have three players (again) called up to the England U-16 squad: Simmonds, Silsby and Howell

[AZ Gull]

Congratulations to Freddie Simmonds, Tyler Silsby and Harry Howell who have been named in the England U-16 squad for the Football Federations Cup Tournament in Albir in Spain from February 17 - 26.

 

[Nobby Cybergoat]

Silsby and Howell. Midfielders you say?

 

[AZ Gull]

Tyler Silsby and Harry Howell started for the England U-16s today as they beat Saudi Arabia 3-1 in Albir. Freddie Simmonds was on the bench; no idea if he came on.

Two of England's goals were scored by Blackburn Rovers' Igor Tyjon, who was on Albion's radar when he was at Rochdale last summer.

 

[AZ Gull]

Tyler Silsby (no. 7) and Harry Howell (no. 11) line up prior to the match:-

Tyler Silsby in action:-

Harry Howell in action:-

Photos come from the tournament instagram account:-

 

[Rookie]

Tyler Silsby (no. 7) and Harry Howell (no. 11) line up prior to the match:-

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Tyler Silsby in action:-

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Harry Howell in action:-

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Photos come from the tournament instagram account:-

Feeling quite old when the 6 is an under 16 player!

 

[AZ Gull]

Tyler Silsby (with the shot) in action for the England U-16s yesterday:-

 

[AZ Gull]

Freddie Simmonds started for the England U-16s today against Sweden with Harry Howell and Tyler Silsby on the bench.

 

[AZ Gull]

Freddie Simmonds started for the England U-16s today against Sweden with Harry Howell and Tyler Silsby on the bench.

England won 4-0.

 

[AZ Gull]

Freddie Simmonds started and captained the England U-16s today as they beat South Korea 3-0 at the Albir Garden Sports Resort in Spain.

Harry Howell came on as a sub and scored England's second goal.

England won this friendly tournament ("Football Federations Cup") with 3 wins out of 3 and a GD of 10-1.

Here are England with the trophy with the three Albion players circled: no. 11 Harry Howell, no. 15 Freddie Simmonds and no. 7 Tyler Silsby:-

 

[Skaville]

One for you AZ. My boy has played against Alejandro Rodriguez Gomez in the national schools cup. Had to mark him and reckons he’s the best player he’s faced (he’s played against all three of the Brighton lads, including many games against Tyler Silsby). Gomez is a Southampton striker. He entered the academy late, in his u15 season. Played for Portugal, Venezuela and England at u15 and u16 level and has scored for Southampton u21’s already. Scored 5 on his England debut. Definitely one to watch in this age group. He got assists 2 &3 today (I watched via your tweet). He’s number 19 in the post above. Looks about 26

 

[HastingsSeagull]

Just to say thanks for these updates Always open with interest

 

[Gwylan]

Simmonds is a big lad, isn't he? He'll be quite a unit if he fills out a bit

 

[AZ Gull]

One for you AZ. My boy has played against Alejandro Rodriguez Gomez in the national schools cup. Had to mark him and reckons he’s the best player he’s faced (he’s played against all three of the Brighton lads, including many games against Tyler Silsby). Gomez is a Southampton striker. He entered the academy late, in his u15 season. Played for Portugal, Venezuela and England at u15 and u16 level and has scored for Southampton u21’s already. Scored 5 on his England debut. Definitely one to watch in this age group. He got assists 2 &3 today (I watched via your tweet). He’s number 19 in the post above. Looks about 26

According to this a number of scouts consider him a flat track bully and there isn't a lot of interest in him from English clubs (it seems he has received a final offer from Saints that his "entourage" are apparently unhappy with and are trying to generate interest from elsewhere).

 

[Skaville]

According to this a number of scouts consider him a flat track bully and there isn't a lot of interest in him from English clubs (it seems he has received a final offer from Saints that his "entourage" are apparently unhappy with and are trying to generate interest from elsewhere).

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An interesting take, but is a 15 year old scoring at u21 level a flat track bully?

 

[worthingseagull]

Congratulations to Freddie Simmonds, Tyler Silsby and Harry Howell who have been named in the England U-16 squad for the Football Federations Cup Tournament in Albir in Spain from February 17 - 26.

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So Brighton have the most players in this England squad out of all the prem teams - the future is bright

 

[AZ Gull]

This is absolutely fantastic news:-



Once I have confirmation of the full list of new scholars for the 2024-25 season, I'll start a new thread.