OTD in 2010, England's U17s were crowned European Championship winners - where are they now?
On May 30, 2010, England’s U17s were crowned European Championship winners.
After winning all three of their Group B games, John Peacock’s side defeated France to book their spot in the final against Spain.
Spain took an early lead through Gerard Deulofeu, but England battled back to win 2-1 and lift the trophy.
12 years have passed since England won the competition and the players should now be in their prime.
But have those that represented England at the tournament fulfilled their potential? Find out below…
Sam Johnstone
Where were they in 2010? Manchester United
Where are they in 2022? West Brom
Johnstone has picked up three England caps and is often included in Gareth Southgate’s squads. He is on the verge of a move to Crystal Palace, per BBC.
Bruno Pilatos
Where were they in 2010? Middlesbrough
Where are they in 2022? Unknown
Unfortunately Pilatos did not make the grade as a professional footballer. He was listed as playing for Bishop Auckland FC in the English ninth tier in 2020/21, but no longer appears on their website.
Luke Garbutt
Where were they in 2010? Everton
Where are they in 2022? Blackpool
Garbutt only made 12 appearances for Everton before leaving the club in 2020.
Conor Coady
Where were they in 2010? Liverpool
Where are they in 2022? Wolverhampton Wanderers
Coady played twice for Liverpool. He’s now captain of Wolves and is a regular in Southgate’s England squads.
Nathaniel Chalobah
Where were they in 2010? Chelsea
Where are they in 2022? Fulham
Chalobah has recently been promoted back to the Premier League with Fulham.
Andre Wisdom
Where were they in 2010? Liverpool
Where are they in 2022? Unattached
Wisdom left Derby County in 2021. He has trialled for numerous Championship clubs in the 2021/22