Breaking News Ted Smith named in England U20 squad

[ooh-andy-ansah]

Named in England U20 squad.

http://www.thefa.com/news/england/development/2015/aug/u20s-squad-named-for-czech-republic-270815

One of only 2 players from the "smaller" clubs if you count Peterborough as similar to us.

 

[mattitouk]

Well done Ted!!

One very proud shrimper.

Just need to get some games under your belt now, to truly prove yourself as the next southend legend!

 

[dbailey3]

In the last 15 or so years, we really have not done that badly on the goalkeeper front.

 

[rlb999]

In the last 15 or so years, we really have not done that badly on the goalkeeper front.

The dark days were between Royce and Flahavan, then again between Flahavan and Paul Smith.

 

[united we stand]

The dark days were between Royce and Flahavan, then again between Flahavan and Paul Smith.

What about mildehalls save at Chelsea?

 

[sufcwatcha1]

Where's Bart?

 

[South Bank Hank]

Have to say I haven't yet seen the magic in Ted Smith that others have seen threatening to emerge. Can't wait to see him stuff that opinion right where it hurts though and an International U20s call up is a great place to start.

Good on you Ted!

 

[Jam_Man]

Not seen anything either, when he played this season he was in front of a solid defence and not tested, but obviously has some talent to keep getting picked.

Hopefully he will develop into another good keeper, hopefully one we can keep a bit longer.

 

[OldBlueLady]

Well done Ted, I am sure that I, and many other fellow Benfleet-ites are very proud of you! :clap:

 

[onlyonekingkevin]

Bart would have got and England call up if he was English ;)

 

[Shrimper]

Well done, hope he gets some game time but doubt he will.

 

[southendkid]

Well done, hope he gets some game time but doubt he will.

One of only 2 keepers named so there's a chance he'll get on the pitch.

 

[rigsby]

Not seen anything either, when he played this season he was in front of a solid defence and not tested, but obviously has some talent to keep getting picked.

Hopefully he will develop into another good keeper, hopefully one we can keep a bit longer.

looks like he needs to work on his starting position.

 

[Beefy]

Smith is pure class. Good luck to him.

 

[Jam_Man]

looks like he needs to work on his starting position.

Dinosaur. Keep your defensive tactics to yourself. Why do you want to shackle him?

He is playing the standard new role, you know the sweeper/anchor midfielder keeper.

 

[rigsby]

Dinosaur. Keep your defensive tactics to yourself. Why do you want to shackle him?

He is playing the standard new role, you know the sweeper/anchor midfielder keeper.

I like a keeper who comes off his line but if he intends to play that role I suggest he grows a fearsome beard and wear some really tight shorts.

 

[C V Shrimper]

Not bad for a League 1 side to have an England International as your reserve Goalkeeper.

 

[alexg18]

It's a great testament to the work that Southend (Terry Mason) has been putting in with the young goalkeepers and long may it continue.