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Academy Keeper Williamson Could Win First Scotland U18s Cap - Ipswich Town News

Blues academy keeper Woody Williamson could win his first Scotland U18 cap in the first of two friendlies against Wales this evening.

The Scottish youngsters take on their Welsh counterparts at Colliers Park in Wrexham with the second game on Sunday.

First-year scholar Williamson was among the stars of the U18s’ FA Youth Cup run, helping the Blues to a penalty shootout win against Nottingham Forest and then saving a vital spot-kick during the 2-0 victory over Liverpool.

The 16-year-old, who hasn’t previously been capped, has also featured regularly for the U21s this season and has been involved in first-team warm-ups.

The Scots are coached by former St Mirren, Aberdeen and Celtic midfielder Billy Stark, who will use the games to assess players ahead of his U19 squad’s European Championships qualifying round in Bulgaria in November.

Scotland U18s
Cameron Bruce Queen's Park
Cameron Cooper Rangers
Jack Dallimore Bolton Wanderers
Julian Donnery Barwell FC (on loan from Lincoln City)
Johnny Emerson Newcastle United
Louis Jackson Manchester United
Daniel Kelly Celtic
Jack Kingdon Manchester United
Ethan Laidlaw Hibernian
Dylan Lobban Aberdeen
Benny Jackson Luyeye Celtic
Magnus Mackenzie Celtic
Noah McCann Queen's Park Rangers
Chris McGinn Hamilton Academical
George Morrison Fleetwood Town
Dylan Reid Crystal Palace
Mitchell Robertson Celtic
Joshua Squires Southampton
Corey Thomson Celtic
Bobby Wales Kilmarnock
Woody Williamson Ipswich Town
Max Woodrock Crewe Alexandria

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