Sam who spent many happy years playing for Herne Bay Youth FC has now reached the penultimate stage of England Schoolboy trials. He will now face either the Navy or Royal Air Force in a final trial game at Lilleshall National Sports Centre on Saturday 6th January 2018, before selection of the England Schoolboys 2018 squad.

The final squad will play international games against Scotland, Wales and N Ireland in the "Centenary Shield" which is currently held jointly by England and N Ireland.

Buildbase, where Chairman Carl Born works have kindly sponsored Sam’s Kent Schools FA kit for the 2017/18 season.

The Club wish Sam good luck in his final trial to become an England Schoolboy.