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Name: Andrew Reading (Sothhampton, Hampshire)
Position: Goalkeeper
Squad Number: 1
D.O.B: 25/09/1979
Agile keeper, having first played for England in 2007. Andy has also represented England at Futsal, but after a years break from Beach Soccer, he is now attempting to established himself on the sand.

Name: Sam Webb (Southampton, Hampshire)
Position: Goalkeeper
Squad Number: 12
D.O.B: 20/06/87
Sam is new to the sport this year after being spotted playing football and then successfully coming through the trials. Quick, agile with a great throw, Sam has taken to the sand well and will be a great addition to the squad.

Name: Gareth Icke (Isle of Wight, Hampshire)
Position: Goalkeeper
Squad Number: 13
D.O.B: 12/12/1981
Gareth has now been a regular member of the England squad since 2006 making numerous appearances. Top shot stopper, he is reliable and great to have around.

Name: Gian Paulo Giancovich (Isle of Wight, Hampshire)
Position: Goalkeeper
Squad Number: 18
D.O.B:
Vastly experienced keeper who has been one of the most noticeable characters both on the English and international Beach Soccer scene for many years. The man behind the highly successful Bees Beach Soccer team in England, GP is renowned for is great distribution.

Name: Chris Attwood (London)
Position: Defence
Squad Number: 2
D.O.B: 4/01/1977 
Chris makes a return to the squad this year after an absence of 3 years. He was a regular for England before the break and was put in charge of the team during the 2006 season. After an impressive season last year on the National Tour, Chris has earned a recall and his experience will be invaluable.

Name: Lee Doherty (London)
Position: Defence
Squad Number: 3
D.O.B: 06/02/1980
Strong defender who came into the sport last year during the National Tour. It is hoped that Lee will adapt to the International game well and add a bit of steel to the squad. Currently playing for Fisher Athletic in the Confrence South having had a career that included spells with Arsenal, Charlton Athletic and Brighton & Hove Albion.

Name: Justin Bowen (London)
Position: Defence
Squad Number: 4
D.O.B: 18/10/1978
Another new addition to the squad after playing on the National Tour last year. Justin is a UEFA B Coach and is  currently playing for Fisher Athletic in the Conference South having started as a youngster at West Ham United.

Name: Terry Bowes (London)
Position: Defence
Squad Number: 5
D.O.B: 13/09/1979
England’s most capped player, Terry has been a member of the squad for a number of years. Having started out as an attacking player scoring many times he now uses his experience at the back, but still ventures forward and shows his quality in front of goal occasionally.

Name: Jonny Rodriguez (Poole, Dorset)
Position: Forward
Squad Number: 6
D.O.B: 03/11/1984
Jonny came on to the English Beach Soccer scene at the beginning of last season and won his first cap and scored on his debut at the Euro Cup in Azerbaijan towards the end of the year. Very skillful and highly competitive.

Name: Gary Funnell (Poole, Dorset)
Position: Forward
Squad Number: 7
D.O.B: 14/05/1982
Strong, determined attacking player with a great shot. Gary played in every event for England last year in his debut season. It is hoped that with a seasons experience under his belt, Gary will reach his full potential and really shine this year.

Name: Mitchell Day (Isle of Wight, Hampshire)
Position: Forward
Squad Number: 8
D.O.B:- 18/08/1982
Mitch made his debut for England in 2005 and has been a regular ever since. Very
skillful and acrobatic, he scores some spectacular goals. Currently has a college scholarship playing soccer in New York. Always keen to impress and determined to make a name for himself on the world Beach Soccer stage. 

Name: Stuart Brown (Totton, Hampshire)
Position: Forward
Squad Number: 9
D.O.B: 15/04/1980
A newcomer to Beach Soccer but with a decent football background, currently playing for Poole Town. Strong forward with an eye for goal. 

Name: Gian Carlo Giancovich (Isle of Wight, Hampshire)
Position: Forward
Squad Number: 10
D.O.B: 22/12/1981
Arguably England’s best known and most skilful player. GC very rarely fails to score on tour and his goals have been invaluable to the team in the past. He is the only English player to have played professional Beach Soccer, having been selected for a team in the Italian  Beach Soccer League last year. Hopefully this year GC‘s efforts will be rewarded with success with the England team.

Name: Dean Blake (Portsmouth, Hampshire)
Position: Forward
Squad Number: 11
D.O.B: 20/02/1980
Another newcomer to the sport, who impressed during the trials, technically very skilful. Previously a youngster at Southampton FC and Portsmouth FC, Dean has the potential to be a big hit on the sand.

Name: Tobi Donbavand (Isle of Wight, Hampshire)
Position: Forward
Squad Number: 14
D.O.B: 28/09/1989
At 19, Tobi is the youngest member of the squad and has been a big part of the successful Bees Beach Soccer team on the domestic scene for a few years. Tobi possesses great skill and strength and has a blistering shot which means he has a really bright future ahead of him in the sport.

Name: Steve Black (Portsmouth, Hampshire)
Position: Forward
Squad Number: 15
D.O.B: 16/12/1976
Steve is another player to have impressed at the trials having never played Beach Soccer before. A naturally hard working player who will relish the opportunity to represent his country.

Name: Chad Gould (Asford, Middlessex)
Position: Forward
Squad Number: 16
D.O.B: 30/09/1982
Chad is hoping to add an England Beach Soccer cap to his C.V after playing in the National Tour last season and successfully getting through the trial process. As a youngster he played for AFC Bournemouth and Southampton FC and can also boast AFC Wimbledon on his list of clubs.

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Name: James Younghusband (Asford, Middlessex)
Position: Forward
Squad Number: 17
D.O.B: 04/09/1986
James spent 10 years at Chelsea as a youngster, This is his first season on sand and will be eager to get the chance to represent England at Beach Soccer.

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Manager: Jamie O’Rourke
Jamie has been a key part of the growth and success of the development of the sport over many years and for many years was the heartbeat of the national team. As a player Jamie was the captain and always led by example on and off the sand, his playing and goal scoring record was excellent, as captain Jamie played a key role in selection, tactic and team standards, as manager Jamie has already thrown away the rule book and is introducing new players, ideas and ethics. Jamie has exacting standards and with the help of the Head of Development the selection net has been cast wider than ever, if you’re out there and want to play for your country Jamie will find you, the new gaffer is not looking for quick fixes, but to build a team that can truly battle for honours over the coming years.
Having played a professional standard of football himself, Jamie knows what is needed to succeed at the top and the future of the England team looks to be bright.

Goalkeeper Coach: Craig Seacombe