Royle hoping for duo's release

Last updated : 04 December 2002 By TownMAD
Both players were called into the Under-20 squad to face Switzerland at Upton Park, next Thursday, December 12th.

Town have three Division One games in six days, Rotherham this weekend Brighton away next Tuesday and Watford at home on the Saturday after the under-20 fixture and boss Joe Royle is looking for the duo's release from international duty.

Royle said: "I would hate to hinder their international progress but it is an inopportune moment for them to be away.

"We have three games in six days and we need them. We are in talks with the FA to see what can be arranged."

Under-20 Squad: Bowditch (Tottenham), Carruthers (N'thampton), Carter (Birmingham), Cole (Chelsea), Davenport (Coventry), Dawson (Nottingham Forest), Garry (Arsenal), Grant (Derby), Hoyte (Arsenal), Johnson (Millwall), Lonergan (Preston), Moore (Aston Villa), Morgan (Wimbledon), O'Neil (Portsmouth), Thomas (Arsenal), Tonge (Sheffield United), Ambrose (Ipswich), Bent (Ipswich).