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Coady looks like a good player. And I'm literally only talking about his looks.

Like there's written 'proper footballer' all over his face.

Not literally though.
 
"The second year scholar can play at centre back or in central midfield"

Seems like England sees his future at midfield

England U19 captain Conor Coady was not too despondent after Tuesday night's 1-0 defeat to Germany.

A Denis Thomalla goal late in the first half was enough to secure victory for Ralph Minge's side, seven of whom helped Germany win the UEFA European U17 Championship in 2009.

His hand somewhat forced by five squad withdrawals, due to either injury or elevation to the Under-21 squad, for this friendly England Head Coach Noel Blake fielded a very young side, the majority of which naturally fall within the U18 age category - and handed an U19 debut to no less than 13 players.

But Coady was left encouraged by England's performance.

"I thought we matched them in parts really well," he told FATV after the game.

"We worked on stopping them playing through the lines and I think we did that. In all, for a '93 side with four '92s, I thought we played really well as a team."

Among those 13 debutants were four players receiving their maiden England call-up - defender Kieran Kennedy, midfielders Jake Nicholson and Jordan Slew and forward Wilfred Zaha - and Coady believes they have done themselves no harm at all, with the European U19 Championship Elite Qualifying Round just over three months away.

"I think they might have given Noel a bit of a problem," he predicted.

"I thought they all played really well on the night, applied themselves really well and I think they'll have a chance of getting in the next squad."

The Liverpool midfielder captained England to European glory at U17 level last season and also captained the U18s in a friendly against Poland last November. And this trend was continued when Blake handed Coady the armband ahead of last night's game.

"I couldn't believe it when Noel told me (about the captaincy). It's a privilege to wear the armband whenever, but especially for the 19s, it makes it even more special so I was really made up when he gave it to me."
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http://www.thefa.com/England/mens-u19s/News/Match%20Centre/2011/England%20v%20Germany/Post-Match-Reports/ConorCoady_080211
 
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I keep confusing Conor Coady with Conor Thomas.

Think both could make it here,Binny?
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Ha, one's from our youth team, the latter's signed on loan from Coventry with view to perm transfer. I've not seen either in a full match, Avvy. :-[ Perhaps some members who'd watched Coady can comment. As for Thomas, Ryan mentioned in the other thread that his friend reckon the lad is quality. Bit surprised he played no part in the reserves game vs. Tranmere though.
 
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I just love him.

I so hope it works out for him and he has a successful few years in charge. Life couldn't get much better than that.
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I want AT LEAST ten years.
 
Reds boss Kenny Dalglish has revealed he will have no hesitation in calling on talented teenagers like Conor Coady, Jack Robinson and Tom Ince should his side require their services from the bench this season.

Dalglish believes they and other academy starlets have progressed so well in the past 12 months they are ready to make the next step up and help cover in the event of injuries to Anfield’s more established stars.

Coady, 17, captained England U-19s in their 1-0 defeat to Germany in Chesterfield on Tuesday night.

The Haydock teenager almost got on the scoresheet in the first half when his volley came back off the post.

Liverpool-born Coady, who is comfortable at centre back or central midfield, impressed Dalglish who was at the B2Net Stadium on Tuesday night.

And midfielder Tom Ince and defender Jack Robinson, who both played for England in the same game, are also in Dalglish’s thinking.

Ince, 19, is back at Melwood after returning from a loan spell at Notts County, where his dad Paul is manager. Robinson, meanwhile, is the youngest ever player to represent the club, having come on against Hull on the final day of last season at the age of 16 years and 250 days.

Dalglish, who has also been impressed by the progress being made by the likes of John Flanagan, Jesus (Suso) Fernandez and Raheem Sterling, said of Tuesday night’s young England trio of Anfield representatives: “It was fantastic recognition for them all, in particular for Conor Coady who was captain.

“He has been coming to the club since he was eight years of age and his younger brother is also with us.

“Conor has captained his country a year ahead of his age group and Jack Robinson too will have two years at this level.

“Tom’s back at the club now and like Conor and Jack, he did well too for England.â€

Dalglish believes Liverpool’s youngsters have improved to such an extent it has quickly elevated them to the level required for standby Premiership action.

He added: “I’ve seen and know these boys for a good while now and their progress has been really pleaing.â€
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he really does say all the right things, and with Shelvey out, one of these should at least get a bench spot.
 
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