Jack Rodwell
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| Jack Christian Rodwell | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jack Christian Rodwell | |
| Date of birth | 11 March 1991 | |
| Place of birth | Southport, England | |
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | |
| Playing position | Central midfielder Centre back |
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| Club information | ||
| Current club | Everton | |
| Number | 26 | |
| Senior career1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 2006– | Everton | 21 (1) |
| National team2 | ||
| 2008– 2009– |
England U19 England U21 |
6 (0) 6 (2) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Jack Christian Rodwell (born 11 March 1991 in Southport, England) is an English footballer currently playing for Everton. Jack is known for his skill and composure on the ball with an excellent range of passing.
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[edit] Club career
Having made his Under-18s debut at 14 and his debut for Everton's reserve team at the age of 15, Rodwell then 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.[1]
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,[2] and signed his first professional contract with Everton on 17 March 2008.[3] He made his first professional start against Blackburn Rovers on 16 August 2008, playing the full 90 minutes.[4] Rodwell scored his first senior goal for Everton in the FA Cup against Aston Villa in February 2009.[5] That same month, he signed a 5-year contract with Everton, which expires in 2014.[6]
Although Rodwell has been primarily deployed as a central midfielder, he is regarded as having the potential to become a top centre back in the future. [7][8][9]
[edit] International career
In December 2006, Rodwell captained the England Under-16 side to Victory Shield glory, following a 2-1 victory over Scotland.[10] Four months later he struck the first winning goal at Wembley Stadium for England in a 1-0 win over Spain.[11] On 25 March 2008, Rodwell scored England U17's only goal as they drew 1–1 with France in a 2008 UEFA European U17 Football Championship qualifier. [12]
On 19 March 2009, Rodwell was called up to the England U21 squad.[13] He earned his first U21 cap against France[14] and scored his first goal for the squad on June 08, 2009 against Azerbaijan.[15] Rodwell earned his first start at U21 level during the 2009 European Championship in a match against Germany, scoring a goal and earning praise for his all-around performance in a defensive midfield role.[16][17][18]
[edit] Personal life
Rodwell is the nephew of the former Blackpool winger Tony Rodwell. He grew up in Birkdale and supported Everton FC as a child.[19]
[edit] Honours
- England U16
- 2006 Victory Shield
- 2008 The Algarve Tournament
- Everton F.C
- 2009 2009 FA Cup Final (Runner Up Medal)
- England U21
- 2009 2009 European Championship (Runner Up Medal)
[edit] References
- ^ "Squad Profiles - Jack Rodwell". evertonfc.com. http://www.evertonfc.com/player-profile/jack-rodwell. Retrieved on 2008-03-10.
- ^ "Sunderland 0-1 Everton". BBC Sport. 2008-03-09. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7272604.stm. Retrieved on 2008-03-10.
- ^ "Rodwell signs Everton deal". Sky Sports. 2008-03-17. http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_3317681,00.html. Retrieved on 2008-03-18.
- ^ Smith, Nick (2008-08-19). "Baptism of fire for Everton FC's Jack Rodwell". Daily Post. http://www.dailypost.co.uk/sport-news/everton-fc/2008/08/19/baptism-of-fire-for-everton-fc-s-jack-rodwell-55578-21556457/. Retrieved on 2009-02-20.
- ^ Vesty, Marc (2009-02-15). "Everton 3-1 Aston Villa". BBC Sport. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/7872210.stm. Retrieved on 2009-02-20.
- ^ "Everton tie Jack Rodwell to five-year deal at Goodison Park". The Daily Telegraph. 2009-02-19. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/everton/4698138/Everton-tie-Jack-Rodwell-to-five-year-deal-at-Goodison-Park.html. Retrieved on 2009-06-22.
- ^ "Everton star Jack Rodwell hailed as ‘the new Rio Ferdinand’". Liverpool Daily Post. 2009-06-12. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-news/2009/06/12/everton-star-jack-rodwell-hailed-as-the-new-rio-ferdinand-92534-23852061/. Retrieved on 2009-06-22.
- ^ "Everton FC's Jack Rodwell wants first team place". dailypost.co.uk. 2009-02-20. http://www.dailypost.co.uk/sport-news/everton-fc/2009/02/20/everton-fc-s-jack-rodwell-wants-first-team-place-55578-22969596/. Retrieved on 2009-06-22.
- ^ "Mikel Arteta: Why Jack Rodwell will be an Everton star". The Liverpool Echo. 2009-02-16. http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-news/2009/02/16/mikel-arteta-why-jack-rodwell-will-be-an-everton-star-100252-22938109/2/. Retrieved on 2009-06-22.
- ^ "U16s clinch Shield". thefa.com. 2006-12-08. http://www.thefa.com/England/U16s/NewsAndFeatures/Postings/2006/12/U16sScotlandVictoryShield.htm. Retrieved on 2008-03-10.
- ^ "England U-16 1 Spain U-16 0: Rodwell gives young England a boost". The Independent. 2007-04-29. http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/internationals/england-u16-1-spain-u16-0-rodwell-gives-young-england-a-boost-446678.html. Retrieved on 2008-03-10.
- ^ "Lions dealt cruel blow". thefa.com. 2008-03-25. http://www.thefa.com/England/U17s/NewsAndFeatures/Postings/EnglandFranceElitereport.htm. Retrieved on 2008-03-25.
- ^ "Rodwell Gets U21 Call". Everton F.C.. 2009-03-19. http://www.evertonfc.com/news/archive/rodwell-gets-u21-call.html. Retrieved on 2009-03-19.
- ^ "England's young Lions given French lesson". ESPN. 2009-03-31. http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=632935&cc=5901. Retrieved on 2009-06-02.
- ^ "England U21 7-0 Azerbaijan U21". BBC. 2009-05-08. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/internationals/8090460.stm. Retrieved on 2009-05-08.
- ^ "Jack Rodwell shines as England's Under-21s remain unbeaten". The Guardian. 2009-05-22. http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/jun/22/england-germany-jack-rodwell. Retrieved on 2009-05-22.
- ^ "England U21 1 Germany U21 1: Rodwell keeps under-strength England on glory trail". The Daily Mail. 2009-05-22. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1194840/England-U21-1-Germany-U21-1-Weakened-England-group-thanks-Jack-Rodwells-debut-goal.html. Retrieved on 2009-05-22.
- ^ "England U21 1 Germany U21 1: match report". The Daily Telegraph. 2009-05-22. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/international/england/5606074/England-U21-1-Germany-U21-1-match-report.html. Retrieved on 2009-05-22.
- ^ "Moyes vows to protect Rodwell and Gosling from over-exposure". The Guardian. 2009-02-19. http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/feb/19/jack-rodwell-everton-david-moyes. Retrieved on 2009-02-20.
[edit] External links
- Jack Rodwell profile at evertonfc.com
- Jack Rodwell career stats at Soccerbase
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