- Jack Rodwell
Infobox Football biography
playername = Jack Rodwell
fullname = Jack Christian Rodwell
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1991|3|11|df=yes
cityofbirth =Birkdale ,Southport
countryofbirth =England
height = 1.88m
position =Midfielder , Centre-back
currentclub = Everton
clubnumber = 26
contractend =
youthyears =
youthclubs =
years = 2007–
clubs = Everton
caps(goals) = 06 (0)
nationalyears = 2006–2007
2007–
2008–
nationalteam = England U16
England U17
England U19
nationalcaps(goals) = 05 (1)
12 (2)
1 (0)
pcupdate = 19:33, 24 September 2008 (UTC)
ntupdate =Jack Christian Rodwell (born
11 March 1991 inBirkdale ,Southport ,England ) is a professional footballer currently playing for Everton.Club career
Rodwell made his debut for Everton's reserve team at the age of 15 and broke a record on his senior debut becoming the youngest player to represent Everton in Europe when he came on as a substitute against AZ Alkmaar at the age of 16 years and 284 days. [cite web | date= | url=http://www.evertonfc.com/player-profile/jack-rodwell | title=Squad Profiles - Jack Rodwell | work=evertonfc.com | accessdate=2008-03-10]
In March 2008, he appeared as a substitute on his Premier League debut - before also featuring as a replacement in the final game of the season, replacing
Tim Cahill in a 1-0 victory over Sunderland, [cite news | date=2008-03-09 | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7272604.stm | title=Sunderland 0-1 Everton | publisher=BBC Sport | accessdate=2008-03-10] and signed his first professional contract with Everton on17 March 2008 . [cite news | url=http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_3317681,00.html | title=Rodwell signs Everton deal | work=Sky Sports | date=2008-03-17 | accessdate=2008-03-18]He made his first professional start against
Blackburn Rovers F.C. on the 16th of August 2008 playing the full 90 minutes. This came on the back of an excellent pre season. [http://www.evertonfc.com/player-profile/jack-rodwell]International career
In December 2006, Rodwell captained the England Under-16 side to Victory Shield glory, following a 2-1 victory over Scotland. [cite news | date=
2006-12-08 | url=http://www.thefa.com/England/U16s/NewsAndFeatures/Postings/2006/12/U16sScotlandVictoryShield.htm | title=U16s clinch Shield | work=thefa.com | accessdate=2008-03-10] Four months later he struck the first winning goal atWembley Stadium for England in a 1-0 win over Spain. [cite news | date=2007-04-29 | url=http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/internationals/england-u16-1-spain-u16-0-rodwell-gives-young-england-a-boost-446678.html | title=England U-16 1 Spain U-16 0: Rodwell gives young England a boost | work=The Independent | accessdate=2008-03-10]On
25 March 2008 , Rodwell scored England U17's only goal as they drew 1-1 with France U17 in a 2008 UEFA European U17 Football Championship qualifier. [cite news | date=2008-03-25 | url=http://www.thefa.com/England/U17s/NewsAndFeatures/Postings/EnglandFranceElitereport.htm | title=Lions dealt cruel blow | work=thefa.com | accessdate=2008-03-25]Personal Life
Rodwell is the nephew of the former Blackpool winger
Tony Rodwell .Honours
* 2006
Victory Shield References
External links
* [http://www.evertonfc.com/player-profile/jack-rodwell Jack Rodwell profile] at evertonfc.com
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NAME=Rodwell, Jack
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SHORT DESCRIPTION=Footballer
DATE OF BIRTH=1991-03-11
PLACE OF BIRTH=Birkdale ,Southport ,England
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