Jack Rodwell

Defender

Born - 11 March 1991, Southport

Everton fan Jack Rodwell is a highly rated center half and nephew of former Blackpool winger Tony Rodwell.

Jack made his U18s debut aged 14 and his reserve debut just one year later, replacing former Everton captain David Weir in a match against Sheffield United.

Rodwell captained the England under-16s to Victory Shield glory in December 2006 and was called up to represent his country at Under 17 level in the summer of 2007.

On the 28th April 2007 Jack scored the only goal of the game to give the England U16s a 1-0 victory over Spain at the new Wembley stadium.