Sentences with phrase «country at»

At the time of joining Everton, he had played for his country at every age - group level from Under - 16 through to Under - 21 and earned his first senior cap in a friendly match against Mexico in May 2017.

This season he has already made 20 Scottish Premiership appearances and been one of the Hoops» standout performers in Europe while also captaining his club and country at just 20 years of age.

No one could have expected us to have current England internationals within our ranks and, incredibly, we went over sixteen years without an international for any country at all.

Former England Michael Owen striker ruptured his ACL while playing for his country at the 2006 World Cup against Sweden.

Former Italy coach Marcello Lippi has backed injured Villarreal striker Guiseppe Rossi to recover in time to star for his country at next summer's European Championships.

And the Japan international, who is set to play for his country at the Olympics in August, claimed after a friendly against South Africa that the Premier League club have been in contact.

After a few months spent experimenting with the prospect of the United captain taking on a midfield role on a more permanent basis for club and country at Euro 2016, it remains to be seen how Mourinho will use Rooney next season.

He missed out on a place in the Brazil squad for the Copa América Centenario in the United States this summer, but he is expected to represent his country at this year's Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro

Morgan Schneiderlin # 451228822 / gettyimages.com Morgan Schneiderlin is a very experienced player and has featured for his country at nearly every level and has been selected for the France squad in the 2014 world cup.

Derek Boateng who played alongside the powerhouse midfielder for their country at youth and senior levels he is not surprised by the fact the 34 - year - old is still going strong playing in the Indonesian top flight side Persib Bandung.

Arsenal have # 159m in cash reserves sitting in the bank — more than any club in the world — as they reap the financial rewards of charging the most expensive ticket prices in the country at the Emirates Stadium.

The former is a defender that proved his worth and then some at Bolton Wanderers while the latter is a U21 striker that has shown his class for club and country at the respective levels.

He has represented his country at under - 20 level.

It is the midfielder's first summer off in several years after representing his country at the 2014 World Cup, 2013 Confederations Cup, 2012 Olympics and 2011 U20 World Cup.

A Premier League winner with Leicester City, and now about to lead his country at Euro 2016, it's been quite a year for Austria's Christian

He also represented his country at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, playing three games as France were eliminated by champions Germany in the quarter - finals.

Jonny enjoyed a professional cycling career during which he had the rare honour of representing his country at elite level in the world championships of three disciplines - road, track and mountain bike.

Ryan Mason on SSN just now and I have to agree with him that we have the best two keepers in the country at the moment for both form and all round performances.

Mane's absence was sorely felt as the Senegalese international was on duty with his country at the AFCON and his club side felt the dip in form as he missed seven matches, however after just 138 seconds after he scored his first, the former Southampton man grabbed his second goal of the game.

Chelsea could be without Willian at the start of the next Premier League season should they allow the Brazilian to represent his country at the Rio Olympics in August.

The striker was spotted as a mere 13 year old by scouts from Rennes, and after four years at the Breton academy he had already amassed a fine reputation and was representing his country at youth international levels.On 6 November 2014, and still only 17, he made his Ligue 1 debut against Angers.

He finished as our top goalscorer, netting 17 in all competitions, before representing his country at their first World Cup since 2002.

Acuna is a 25 year old Paraguayan who has represented his country at under - 20 level.

We still can not fathom why the prolific goal scorer is yet to represent any country at senior international level!

He represented his country at the Euro 2016 Championship and is expected to be a key player in the Frenchman's squad this season.

Considering the Cardinal were ranked # 2 in the country at the time, coming away from those two matches at 1 -1-0 is a perfectly acceptable result.

It's not happy times in the Black Country at the moment with Stoke struggling along to find their form.

Sanogo has played for his country at numerous levels and is currently representing France in the Fifa Under - 20 World Cup in Turkey.

For a short spell, which included the 3 - 0 win at Everton, he excelled at left - back, the position in which he played for his country at the last World Cup, where he came to Louis Van Gaal's attention.

Man United is far but there is no untouchable team in the country at the moment.

On the way in to Old Trafford, meanwhile, is Mexican forward Hirving Lozano, 20, who will move to Manchester United from Pachuca after representing his country at the Rio Olympics.

Equally adept on either side as a full - back, or as a midfielder, Layun made four appearances for his country at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and won the league title with Club America.

He should play for his country at the World Cup and a few good performances should no doubt see his stock rise.»

Downing will likely come into direct conflict with England left - back Baines, who is commonly considered to be the best left - back in the country at present, and in - form Republic of Ireland right - back Seamus Coleman.

Embed from Getty Images Despite some surprise omissions in Santi Cazorla and Nacho Monreal, Arsenal have ten players currently representing their country at the tournament.

Finland international keeper Lars Näsman was also capped by his country at bandy, being voted the Best Bandy Goalkeeper in the World in 1967, the same year he was bestowed the title of Footballer of the Year in Finland by the country's press.

Former Team USA coach Bruce Arena also represented his country at Lacrosse, winning the World title in 1974, a year after he won his one and only cap in goal for the States in a 2 - 0 defeat against Israel.

Basketball Former Brentford and Hibernian Icelandic goalkeeper Oli Gottskalksson has represented his country at both football and basketball.

Following his senior debut last season, Blackett was called into the England U21 squad, having previously represented his country at every age level.

The North London club's fans will be delighted with the recruitment of the Chile international, who starred for his country at the ongoing 2014 World Cup and led them to the last 16.

The aptly - named tight end, Jake Butt, is one of the best in the country at his position.

He's represented his home country at the U-17, U-20, U-23, and senior national levels.

Rugby Clapham Rovers» goalie Reginald Birkett was capped by his country at both football and Rugby Union.

Team England have named their men's and women's basketball squads who will compete for Team and Country at the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in Australia.

He not only helped West Ham to a top - half finish in the Premier League but he also stood out for his country at Euro 2016 where the hosts reached final of the tournament which was won by Portugal.

He not only helped West Ham to a top - half finish in the Premier League but he also stood out for his country at Euro 2016 where the hosts reached final of the tournament

He also represented his country at the UEFA European Football Championships in 2000, 2004 and 2012.

In an international set up littered with talent in all age groups, Pablo has represented his country at U15, U16 and U17 level.

There was good news for Wales as well as Latalia Bevan took silver on the floor - the first gymnastics medal for her country at the Game - while Scotland's Frank Baines got bronze in the parallel bars.

«Coach [Don] Brown is a really good coach, and it's a really good scheme,» head coach Paul Chryst said on Monday, when asked about Michigan's success defending on third downs (best in the country at 12 percent conversions allowed).