Dozzell Skippers England
Wednesday, 20th Aug 2014 19:00

Academy schoolboy Andre Dozzell skippered England’s U16s for the first hour of a 4-3 friendly defeat to Belgium at St George’s Park this afternoon.

The match was played over four periods of 30 minutes to allow each side to give all their players an hour’s action. Head coach Dan Micciche switched his entire XI after the first two quarters with his side 2-0 in front.

Dozzell, 15, evidently caught the eye during the time he was on the field with The FA’s website reporting: ”Captain Andre Dozzell, son of former Ipswich and Tottenham midfielder Jason, [was] in impressive form in the heart of the England midfield.”

Chelsea’s Martell Crossdale netted two of England’s goals with Dan N'Lundalu of Southampton grabbing the other.

The players who impressed coach Micciche during today’s game and the coaching sessions earlier in the week are likely to win places in the squad for this autumn’s Victory Shield games which will be shown live on Sky.

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MickMillsTash added 19:21 - Aug 20 With an eye to the 2032/33 season- can Jason Dozzell be put out to stud?
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arc added 19:26 - Aug 20 How secure is Andre's contract with us? If he's playing this well and this prominently, then surely there is a good chance he'll be poached. What are the rules here?
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PhilTWTD added 19:36 - Aug 20 He's agreed a scholarship starting next summer so he's as secure as it gets at the age he is.
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arc added 22:12 - Aug 20 Thanks, Phil. Hopefully, his Dad will keep him loyal!
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PhilTWTD added 23:19 - Aug 20 Hopefully, although he'll have his price and it's difficult to stand in the way of the big clubs if they come calling these days given their resources.
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RoyKeanesDog added 03:06 - Aug 21 I have from an impeccable source he will not go to another club to learn his trade
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mutters added 12:14 - Aug 21

Good work Andre, some nice talent which will hopefully be lead down the right path, which is to the Town first team.

His Dad will keep him on the straight and narrow and to be honest with Dozey Snr around we have the best change of keeping him due to their loyalty.

Still it has to be said that there is a long path for him to walk to get to the 1st XI. good start, lets see how the boy progresses :-)