International City: Four City youngsters selected in Joeys squad for England tour

Melbourne City FC will have four representatives in Australia’s U-17 squad for their upcoming tour of the United Kingdom in early September to play three important international friendlies ahead of this year’s FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Australia’s U-17 Men’s National Team Head Coach Trevor Morgan today confirmed the 23-player squad, which includes City youngsters Idrus Abdulahi, Yaya Dukuly, Luke Duzel and goalkeeper Ahmad Taleb.

The Joeys – who have been drawn in Group B for the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup in Brazil alongside Ecuador, Hungary and Nigeria – will play England, Korea Republic and Brazil in England on September 6, 8 and 10 (local time) respectively.

Melbourne City will have the equal most representatives in the squad, with Sydney FC also having four players selected.

Joeys Head Coach Trevor Morgan says he’s looking forward to facing quality opponents in the lead up to the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

“I am delighted that we have the opportunity to travel to England to play three important fixtures ahead of this year’s U-17 World Cup,” Morgan said. “We will commence the camp with five days of training at St George’s Park before shifting into match mode for our fixtures against England, Korea Republic, and Brazil.”

“The time together and our games will provide all the players involved with another chance to impress ahead of the final selection for the squad for Brazil, and as a unit we will be seeking to advance our principles of play and perform at a high standard against strong opponents not dissimilar to those we will face at the World Cup.”

Australia U-17 Men’s National Team (‘Joeys’) | Match Schedule | England Tour – September 2019

England v Australia
Date: Friday, 6 September 2019
Venue: Leicester Road FC, Leicestershire, England
Kick-off: 7.00pm (local) – 4.00am +1 (AEST)

Australia v Korea Republic
Date: Sunday, 8 September 2019
Venue: St. George’s Park, Burton-on-Trent, England
Kick-off: 1.00pm (local) – 10.00pm (AEST)

Australia v Brazil
Date: Tuesday, 10 September 2019
Venue: St. George’s Park, Burton-on-Trent, England
Kick-off: 3.00pm (local) – 12.00am +1 (AEST)

Australia U-17 Men’s National Team (‘Joeys’) 23-Player Squad | England Tour – September 2019