Nine players from Bridgwater & Taunton College represented Team BTC at the recent England College Football trials at South Gloucestershire and Stroud College.

Four male and five female students showcased themselves in front of the England College’s Football Association (ECFA) National Team management by competing against other students from across the South of England. Harry Hamblin, Jordan Lovibond, Liam Kingston, Ryan Brereton, Charlotte Johnson, Nicole Bell, Charlie Lilley, Demi Webber and Maisie Poole all represented Bridgwater & Taunton College at the trials.

Three of the students, Jordan Lovibond, Liam Kingston and Charlotte Johnson, have been selected for the next stage of the trials, where they will take part in training games against other talented students from a range of colleges throughout the country, for a spot in the final 18.

The trial will take place at Nottingham Forest Football Club, and will be the final chance for the Team BTC students to stake their claim and represent England Colleges in fixtures against a whole host of national and international competition.

Student Liam Kingston, goal keeper for Team BTC Elite and Weston Super Mare FC said,

“I am honoured and excited for the opportunity to try out for the England Colleges football team. Being able to train at a professional club, with such an excellent standard of football, I'm sure it will be a quality experience.”

Photo: Left to Right Ryan Brereton, Harry Hamblin, Liam Kingston and Jordan Lovibond after the recent ECFA Trial.