Church is ready for top table.SIMON CHURCH Simon Church (born 10 December 1988 in England) is a professional football striker, currently playing on loan for Crewe Alexandra from Reading. Football career Club is set to become the latest striking recruit to be plunged into senior action for Wales. The 20-year-old is one of three uncapped youngsters called up to face Estonia in a friendly at Llanelli tonight. Church, along with Joe Allen Joe Allen (born 14 March 1990 in Carmarthen, Wales) is a Welsh footballer, currently playing for Swansea City. He made his debut for Swansea as a substitute in the 6-3 defeat to Blackpool F.C. on the final day of the League One season. and Andy King
Andy King (14 September 1948) is a British Labour Party politician. are all expected to be blooded against the Estonians, ahead of next week's World Cup qualifier with Azerbaijan. Church said: "I am just glad to be part of things and hoping to make an impact, the boss (John Toshack) has just told me to do what I normally do and enjoy it. "I have had a pretty interesting season, doing well for the under-21s and being out on loan at Orient and straight into a relegation battle. "It was a hell of an experience for me, and thankfully they managed to pull well clear of the bottom before I was recalled by Reading for the play-offs." And Church cannot wait for his Wales debut, saying: "I'm really hoping to get my chance in this one. I have learned a lot from the under-21 campaign. "I have also scored a good number of goals at that level and believe I can do the same with the seniors." |
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