Fraser Franks and James Norwood may have got the goals, but Paul Fairclough reckons his late father Eric lays claim to an assist on an emotional night for the England C manager.
I HAVEN’T been fortunate to be selected for the England C squad to represent my country, but if I did get the opportunity, I would cherish the moment with passion and pride.
He grew up playing with stars like Jack Wilshere and England C boss Paul Fairclough says he’s as quick as Theo Walcott – so it is little surprise Keanu Marsh-Brown has big aspirations.
While his new Cambridge United team-mates had the sound of the infamous pre-season bleep test ringing in their ears, Tom Champion was in the Californian sun.
In Alex Rodman’s own words, he was looking at something “life-changing” happening as he starred in Aldershot Town’s impressive start to the 2011-12 League Two season.
England C may have bowed out of this year’s International Challenge Trophy at the semifinal stage – but there’s still been plenty to shout about for Non-League’s Three Lions.
Ten years ago yesterday, Paul Fairclough sent his first England Non-League international side – then known as the National Game XI – into battle against Belgium.
England C suffered late heartache when Aydin Yilmaz struck in the 87th-minute to knock Non-League’s Three Lions out of the International Challenge Trophy.
Paul Fairclough has challenged his England C side to make their mark in the Football Association’s momentous 150th year – after naming his Lions to take on Turkey.