New Zealand under-19 schoolboys national football team

The New Zealand national under-19 secondary schools football team (more commonly known as New Zealand U19 Schoolboys) represents New Zealand in association football at under-19 international age-group level. It is controlled by the New Zealand Secondary Schools Football Association (NZSSFA) which is affiliated to New Zealand Football (NZF).

New Zealand U19
Nickname(s) Schools, Schoolboys
Association NZSSFA
Confederation OFC (Oceania)
Head coach Simon Foy
Home stadium various
FIFA code NZL

History

Overview

The New Zealand U19 schoolboys national team "fills a vital role in the development of the international player pool in New Zealand in the gap between the under-17 and under-20 programs."[1]

The under-19 schoolboys national team gives talented domestic players, who either graduated the under-17 national team, missed U17 selection due to age, were overlooked by New Zealand Football or have undergone significant development in football since the under-17 process, an opportunity to represent New Zealand before the national under-20 program.

The process for representation at U19 schoolboys level follows this pattern: secondary schools around New Zealand nominate their best players to go forward for provincial trials. As all of New Zealand's top youth players also attend secondary school full-time, the player pool for under-19 selections is the same as that of the under-17 program. From these trials, 36 players are named to attend a national selection camp. From this camp, a final 18-man squad including 2 goalkeepers is selected.

Competitions

The team travels to the United Kingdom every two years and plays against the Centenary Shield U18 and U19 national teams of England, Scotland, Wales, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. They have also toured Austria, Korea and Australia, and in 2018 will be touring America.[2]

Recent Success

In 2013, the New Zealand under-19 schoolboys national team toured the United Kingdom under former Leeds United defender and now acclaimed NZ coach, Danny Hay, and they achieved the best set of results in history. The team drew 1–1 with both England and Scotland, beat Wales 2-1 and were victorious over prestigious five nations Centenary Shield champions, Northern Ireland, 2–0.[3]

As a result of the team's impressive performances in 2013, numerous players including Judd Baker and Sam Brotherton were offered trials with professional clubs in the UK. Judd Baker was eventually signed by Premier League side Swansea City A.F.C. and is also a New Zealand under-20 international. Sam Brotherton, vice-captain of the 2013 squad, has since signed for Sunderland A.F.C. and represented New Zealand at U20, U23 and full international level. Arguably the most successful graduate since the program's inception in 2000 is goalkeeper, Stefan Marinovic, who as a result of his performances in Austria 2008, was offered trials with Everton FC, FC Zurich and FC Schalke 04. He is now the first-choice goalkeeper for the New Zealand senior national team and plays for the Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS.

A number of others have pursued their careers in Australia's highest professional football league, the A-League, as well as in the semi-professional/professional Australian National Premier Leagues (2nd Division). The team is however particularly well known for producing recruits to America's top college competition, the NCAA Division 1. Others have remained in New Zealand and continued their playing careers in New Zealand's top football league, the ASB Premiership.

Rivalries
See also: Australia–New Zealand association football rivalry

The New Zealand Schoolboys' loose rivals are Trans-Tasman neighbors Australia. The two teams' history dates back to 25 August 1938, where the NZ Schoolboys played their first international in Australia at Arlington Park, Dulwich Hill, New South Wales. In July 2016, Australia beat the New Zealand Schoolboys 2–0 on home soil.

Coaching staff
Position Name
Head Coach Simon Foy
Assistant Coach John Whittle
Goalkeeping Coach John Whittle
Manager Neil Penfold
Physiotherapist John O'Driscoll

Current squad

The following players were named in the New Zealand U19 Schoolboys final 18-man squad on 10 December 2015 to tour Australia in July 2016.[4]

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Apps Goals School Club Federation Talent Centre
GK Calvin Lee 5 July 1998 (age 17) 3 0 Dilworth School Eastern Suburbs AFC Auckland
GK Liam Outtrim 9 June 1998 (age 18) 3 0 Palmerston North Boys' High Manawatu United Central
DF Liam Brown 27 November 1998 (age 17) 3 0 Howick College Fencibles United AFC Unattached
DF Clarke Foulds 6 October 1998 (age 17) 2 0 Westlake Boys' High School Waitakere United Northern
DF Jacob Masseurs 9 July 1998 (age 17) 3 0 Wellington College Wanderers SC Capital
DF Thomas McCloy 12 January 1999 (age 17) 3 1 Sacred Heart College Onehunga Sports FC Auckland
DF Anton Moore 22 January 1999 (age 17) 3 0 Mount Albert Grammar School Waitakere United Auckland
DF Chris Walden 14 May 1998 (age 18) 2 0 Howick College Fencibles United AFC Auckland
MF Quinton Kipara 25 February 1998 (age 18) 3 0 St. Peter's College, Cambridge WaiBop United Waikato Bay of Plenty
MF Ryan Singh 2 November 1998 (age 17) 3 0 Albany Senior High School East Coast Bays AFC Northern
MF Lachlan McIsaac 8 January 1998 (age 18) 3 1 Hamilton Boys' High School WaiBop United Waikato Bay of Plenty
MF Zachary Newdick 22 August 1998 (age 17) 3 2 St. Paul's Collegiate Hamilton Wanderers AFC Waikato Bay of Plenty
MF Van Roland 20 February 1999 (age 17) 0 0 Nelson College Nelson Falcons Unattached
MF Oliver Whyte 20 January 2000 (age 16) 3 0 Scots College Wellington Phoenix FC Capital
FW Drew Farnsworth 31 March 1998 (age 18) 2 1 New Plymouth Boys' High School Team Taranaki Central
FW Mitchel Hanmore 15 March 1998 (age 18) 3 2 Excellere College North Force FC Unattached
FW Jake Mechell 19 Jan 1999 (age 17) 3 1 St. Peter's College, Cambridge WaiBop United Waikato Bay of Plenty
FW Fraser Norrington 10 October 1998 (age 17) 3 1 Rongotai College Miramar Rangers AFC Capital

Caps and goals correct at December 10, 2015

Results & fixtures

2013
24 April 2013 InternationalNew Zealand 1-1 ScotlandToryglen, Scotland
Daniel Bowkett  22' Report Stadium: Toryglen
26 April 2013 InternationalNew Zealand 2-0 Northern IrelandBelfast, Northern Ireland
Judd Baker  2'
Sam Brotherton  26'		 Report Stadium: Belfast
29 April 2013 InternationalNew Zealand 1-2 IrelandDublin, Ireland
Judd Baker  47' Report Stadium: Oscar Traynor
5 May 2013 InternationalNew Zealand 2–1 WalesPort Talbot, Wales
Judd Baker  18'
Ben Thomas  37'		 Report Stadium: Port Talbot
7 May 2013 InternationalNew Zealand 1-1 EnglandLondon, England
Judd Baker  57' Report Stadium: London

2016
July 2016 InternationalNew Zealand 0-2 AustraliaSydney, Australia
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References
  1. "NZ Secondary Schools Football - About". www.nzssfootball.co.nz. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
  2. "NZ Secondary Schools Football - About". www.nzssfootball.co.nz. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
  3. "NZSSFA under 19 UK Tour 2013 Blog". NZSSFA under 19 UK Tour 2013 Blog. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
  4. "NZ Schools Football Team Announced". CSM. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
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