Duo in Wales Squad - Ipswich Town News
Academy duo Elliot Scotcher (pictured) and Jack Simmons have been named in the Wales U17 squad for two friendlies against Estonia in Tallin later in the month. The Welsh youngsters take on the Estonians on Monday 16th August and Wednesday 18th August.
Midfielder Scotcher, who joined the Town youth set-up as a full-time scholar from Cardiff this summer, was recently involved with the Wales U17s at a friendly tournament in Sweden, while schoolboy striker Simmons has yet to win caps at this level, having previously played for the U16s.
Wales U17s: Liam Matthews (Cardiff City), Luke Chambers (Southend United), Adam Henley (Blackburn Rovers), Will James (Blackburn Rovers), Josh Pike (Swansea City), Declan Dalley (Cardiff City), Daniel Barrow (Plymouth Argyle), Josh Yorwerth (Cardiff City), Will Roberts (Unattached), Robert Parry (Unattached), James Loveridge (Swansea City), George Higgins (UD Almeria), Tom Lawrence (Manchester United), Theo Wharton (Cardiff City), Elliot Scotcher (Ipswich Town), Gethyn Hill (Cardiff City), Jack Simmons (Ipswich Town), Jaye Bowen (Cardiff City).
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