ENGLAND TEAM > Players
The England Beach Soccer Squad
Out of the squad, a team of 10 players is picked for a match; this consists of 2 goalkeepers and 8 outfield players. Only 5 players can play on the pitch at any time, with roll-on substitutions available at any time. Squad numbers 1 and 22 are given to the two goalkeepers, with the remaining 2-21 for the outfield players to choose from.
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 1. Andrew Grainger
Returns to the squad after a season’s lay-off due to injury. An awesome shot-stopper, Andrew once won ‘Player of the Tournament’ at the Brighton leg of the EBST. |
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 22. GP Giancovich
One of the true characters in Beach Soccer. Makes amazing reflex saves and has the best throw in the UK game. |
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 44. Gareth Icke
Made a dream debut this season against Greece, saving a penalty and keeping a clean-sheet, a real prospect for the future.
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Outfield |
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 2. Sean Rann
A strong defender that is always switched on, you have to do something special to get past Sean Rann. He also has a habit of scoring some truly spectacular goals. |
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 3. Chris Morey
A very strong versatile player who is without doubt England's iron man. Chris recently scored 4 goals against Norway and will be looking to impress in 2008.
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 4. Jon Rodriguez
New to the squad, spotted last year on the UK tour John offers a calm cool headed approach to the game, quick feet and a great touch.
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 5. Terry Bowes
The midfielder has been a regular for the England Beach Soccer team for over 6 years. He’s full of skill and can score from anywhere, a great guy to have around, and the kind of player any team would want with them.
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 6. Tobias Donbavand
The youngest member of the squad, Toby has been playing beach soccer for several years now and is looking to impress this year. A blistering shot and superb control shows Toby is a player for the future.
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 7. Gian Carlo Giancovich
An absolute master of the overhead kick once scored a ‘bike’ from inside his own half against World Champions France! Inspiring to watch and ‘GC’ always gives 100%, either in attack, or sitting deeper in midfield.
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 8. Mitchell Day
Earned his first cap last season, and showed real promise, has scored some vital goals and starting to become a key player for England as an attacking midfielder.
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 9. Tony kerr
Tony was a regular on the UK beach soccer scene for many years then left to play and coach for two years in Boston USA. Before leaving Tony scored over 100 goals in the UK leagues and is now looking to start where he left off.
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 10. Gary Funnell
A strong midfield player who has it all, fitness, skill, agility, vision and awareness. Big things are expected from Gary in 2008.
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 11. Richard Sprooles
A truly gifted striker, capable of anything and often pulls a trick out of his locker that nobody else is capable of, he recently scored a 5 minute hat-trick against Japan.
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 12. Jamie O'Rourke
A class-act either in defence or attack, O’Rourke can score goals for fun. He recently scored hat-tricks against Holland and Belgium and has been England captain.
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 14. James Guetling
Tall and strong with superb command skills at the back. James has great vision and a great touch for the game.
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 15. James Milligan
Made his debut in 2007 against a strong Israel side, James has a great shot on him and has been scoring goals for fun in the UK leagues.
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 Manager: Luke Kerr
Became England manager / head coach in 2007 after working with England since 2005 as a performance coach. Luke has been working in beach soccer for over 7 years now and has bags of experience and knowledge at all levels of the game.
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