Watford's Ex-Imp Named In U-21 Squad

28th May 2009

Former Lincoln City FC goalkeeper Scott Loach is today celebrating after being named in England's Under-21 squad for the Under-21 Championships.

Loach who is now plying his trade at Watford has done exceeding well during last season, thereby earning his call-up to the England Under-21 squad. He has already made two substitute appearances for the England Under-21 squad since joining Watford.

Loach left Lincoln in a £50,000 deal in June 2006, without having made a first team appearance for Lincoln. At the time, Loach was offered professional terms by Lincoln but opted to join Watford instead. Last season, Loach became the number one goalkeeper at Watford thereby earning Lincoln an extra £40,000 in an appearance related clause.

Watford manager Brendan Rodgers said: “I think everyone at the club is proud of his (Loach's) progress this season. His call-up is fully justified.

The Under-21 Championships take place in Sweden between 15th -29th June.

England Under-21 squad for the Championships:

Goalkeepers; Joe Hart (Manchester City), Joe Lewis (Peterborough United), Scott Loach (Watford).

Defenders; Martin Cranie (Portsmouth), Kieran Gibbs (Arsenal), Michael Mancienne (Chelsea), Nedum Onuoha (Manchester City), Micah Richards (Manchester City), Andrew Taylor (Middlesbrough), Steven Taylor (Newcastle United), James Tomkins (West Ham United).

Midfielders; Lee Cattermole (Wigan Athletic), Andrew Driver (Hearts), Craig Gardner (Aston Villa), Adam Johnson (Middlesbrough), James Milner (Aston Villa), Fabrice Muamba (Bolton Wanderers), Mark Noble (West Ham United), Jack Rodwell (Everton).

Forwards; Theo Walcott (Arsenal) Gabriel Agbonlahor (Aston Villa), Frazier Campbell (Tottenham Hotspur - on Loan), Danny Welbeck (Manchester United).

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