Jack Rodwell

Jack Rodwell

Rodwell playing for Everton
Personal information
Full name Jack Christian Rodwell
Date of birth 11 March 1991 (1991-03-11) (age 20)
Place of birth Southport, England
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)[1]
Playing position Defensive midfielder
Club information
Current club Everton
Number 26
Youth career
1998–2007 Everton
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2007– Everton 82 (4)
National team‡
2006–2007 England U16 4 (0)
2007–2008 England U17 9 (1)
2008–2009 England U19 4 (0)
2009– England U21 20 (2)
2011– England 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18:54, 1 January 2012 (UTC).

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 18:52, 12 November 2011 (UTC)

Jack Christian Rodwell (born 11 March 1991) is an English footballer who plays for Everton as a midfielder. Rodwell has represented his country at all levels from Under-16 to the senior team.

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Club career

Born in Southport, Merseyside and an avid Everton supporter as a child,[2] Rodwell joined the Everton's youth system at the age of seven, making his Under-18s debut at 14 and his debut for Everton's reserve team at the age of 15. Rodwell then broke a record on his senior debut becoming the youngest player to represent Everton in Europe when he came on as a substitute against Dutch team AZ at the age of 16 years and 284 days.[3] In March 2008, he appeared as a substitute on his Premier League debut – before also featuring as a replacement in the final game of the season, replacing Tim Cahill in a 1–0 victory over Sunderland,[4] and signed his first professional contract with Everton on 17 March 2008.[5] He made his first professional start against Blackburn Rovers on 16 August 2008, playing the full 90 minutes.[6] Rodwell scored his first senior goal for Everton in the FA Cup against Aston Villa in February 2009.[7] That same month, he signed a 5-year contract with Everton.[8]

At the beginning of the 2009–10 season, Rodwell earned his first start in European competition in a Europa League game against Czech football club SK Sigma Olomouc. Rodwell marked the occasion by scoring two long-range goals, helping Everton to a 4–0 win.[9] He scored his first Premier League goal in Everton's 3–1 win against Manchester United.[3] At the end of the season Rodwell signed a five-year contract extension with Everton.[10] Although Rodwell is primarily deployed as a defensive midfielder, he was regarded as having the potential to become a top centre back early in his professional career.[11][12][13] During the second half of the 2009–10 season, Rodwell became regularly employed in more attacking midfield positions.[14] Rodwell was sent off in the 23rd minute during the 216th Merseyside Derby on 1 October 2011 after making "what appeared to be a legitimate challenge on Suarez", according to the BBC.[15] Everton lodged a successful appeal to the FA to have the penalty rescinded.[16] Rodwell scored the first of three goals against Sheffield United in the second round of the League Cup, but was later written down as a Richard Cresswell own goal after deflecting off his leg. Rodwell scored Everton's third against Fulham on 23 October 2011, then bagged his third of the season in an away defeat at Newcastle United on 5 November 2011.

International career

In December 2006, Rodwell captained the England Under-16 side to Victory Shield glory, following a 2–1 victory over Scotland.[17] Four months later he struck the first winning goal at Wembley Stadium for England in a 1–0 win over Spain.[18] On 25 March 2008, Rodwell scored England U17's only goal as they drew 1–1 with France in a 2008 UEFA European U17 Football Championship qualifier.[19] In March 2009, Rodwell earned his first U21 cap in a game against France[20] and scored his first goal for the squad on 8 June 2009 against Azerbaijan.[21] Rodwell earned his first start at U21 level during the 2009 European Championship in a match against Germany, scoring a goal and earning praise for his all-around performance in a defensive midfield role.[22][23][24]

Rodwell made his senior England debut, replacing Phil Jones in the 56th minute of England's 1-0 friendly victory against Spain, in November 2011.[25] He made his first start 3 days later in a friendly against Sweden at Wembley Stadium which saw Rodwell have a number of chances at goal, the game finished 1-0 to England.

Career statistics

As of match played 1 January 2012.
Club Division Season League Cup1 Europe Total
Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists
Everton Premier League 2007–08 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 0
2008–09 19 0 0 6 1 0 0 0 0 25 1 0
2009–10 26 2 2 2 0 0 8 2 0 36 4 2
2010–11 24 0 1 4 1 1 - 28 1 2
2011–12 11 2 1 3 0 0 - 14 2 1
Total 82 5 4 15 2 1 9 2 0 106 9 5
Career total 82 4 4 15 2 1 9 2 0 106 8 5
1Includes other competitive competitions, including the FA Cup and Football League Cup.

International goals

U-16

# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 28 April 2007 Wembley Stadium, London  Spain 1–0 1–0 Friendly

U-17

# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 25 March 2008  ?  France 1–1 1–1 U-17 Euro 2008 Qualifier

U-21

# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 8 June 2009 Stadium mk, Milton Keynes  Azerbaijan 7–0 7–0 Friendly
2. 22 June 2009 Örjans Vall, Halmstad  Germany 1-1 1–1 UEFA Euro 2009 U-21

Personal life

Rodwell is the nephew of the former Blackpool winger, Tony Rodwell.[26]

Honours

Everton
England U16
England U21

References

  1. ^ "Everton Football Club Profile". Everton F.C.. http://www.evertonfc.com/player-profile/jack-rodwell. Retrieved 2009-02-20. 
  2. ^ "20 questions: Jack Rodwell". Evertonian: pp. 31–33. January 2010. 
  3. ^ a b "Squad Profiles – Jack Rodwell". evertonfc.com. http://www.evertonfc.com/player-profile/jack-rodwell. Retrieved 2010-05-24. 
  4. ^ "Sunderland 0–1 Everton". BBC Sport. 2008-03-09. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7272604.stm. Retrieved 2008-03-10. 
  5. ^ "Rodwell signs Everton deal". Sky Sports. 2008-03-17. http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_3317681,00.html. Retrieved 2008-03-18. 
  6. ^ Smith, Nick (2008-08-19). "Baptism of fire for Everton FC's Jack Rodwell". Daily Post. http://www.dailypost.co.uk/sport-news/everton-fc/2008/08/19/baptism-of-fire-for-everton-fc-s-jack-rodwell-55578-21556457/. Retrieved 2009-02-20. 
  7. ^ Vesty, Marc (2009-02-15). "Everton 3–1 Aston Villa". BBC Sport. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/7872210.stm. Retrieved 2009-02-20. 
  8. ^ Wilson, Steve; Smith, Rory (2009-02-19). "Everton tie Jack Rodwell to five-year deal at Goodison Park". The Daily Telegraph (London). http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/everton/4698138/Everton-tie-Jack-Rodwell-to-five-year-deal-at-Goodison-Park.html. Retrieved 2009-06-22. 
  9. ^ Hunter, Andy (2009-08-20). "Jack Rodwell steps up after David Moyes risks all in team selection". The Guardian (London). http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2009/aug/20/everton-europa-league-jack-rodwell-david-moyes. Retrieved 2009-08-20. 
  10. ^ "Jack Rodwell spurns interest to sign new deal". 2010-05-24. http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=789793&sec=england&cc=3436. Retrieved 2010-05-24. 
  11. ^ "Everton star Jack Rodwell hailed as ‘the new Rio Ferdinand’". Liverpool Daily Post. 2009-06-12. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-news/2009/06/12/everton-star-jack-rodwell-hailed-as-the-new-rio-ferdinand-92534-23852061/. Retrieved 2009-06-22. 
  12. ^ "Everton FC's Jack Rodwell wants first team place". dailypost.co.uk. 2009-02-20. http://www.dailypost.co.uk/sport-news/everton-fc/2009/02/20/everton-fc-s-jack-rodwell-wants-first-team-place-55578-22969596/. Retrieved 2009-06-22. 
  13. ^ "Mikel Arteta: Why Jack Rodwell will be an Everton star". The Liverpool Echo. 2009-02-16. http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-news/2009/02/16/mikel-arteta-why-jack-rodwell-will-be-an-everton-star-100252-22938109/2/. Retrieved 2009-06-22. 
  14. ^ "Jags says Jack can attack". Everton official website. 2010-03-25. http://www.evertonfc.com/news/archive/2010/03/25/jags-says-jack-can-attack. Retrieved 2010-03-25. 
  15. ^ McNulty, Phil (October 1, 2011). "Everton 0 - 2 Liverpool". BBC Sport. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/15045708.stm. Retrieved October 3, 2011. 
  16. ^ "Everton's Jack Rodwell wins appeal over red card". BBC Sport. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/15144233.stm. Retrieved October 19, 2011. 
  17. ^ "U16s clinch Shield". thefa.com. 2006-12-08. http://www.thefa.com/England/U16s/NewsAndFeatures/Postings/2006/12/U16sScotlandVictoryShield.htm. Retrieved 2008-03-10. 
  18. ^ Leach, Conrad (2007-04-29). "England U-16 1 Spain U-16 0: Rodwell gives young England a boost". The Independent (London). http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/internationals/england-u16-1-spain-u16-0-rodwell-gives-young-england-a-boost-446678.html. Retrieved 2008-03-10. 
  19. ^ "Lions dealt cruel blow". thefa.com. 2008-03-25. http://www.thefa.com/England/U17s/NewsAndFeatures/Postings/EnglandFranceElitereport.htm. Retrieved 2008-03-25. 
  20. ^ "England's young Lions given French lesson". ESPN. 2009-03-31. http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=632935&cc=5901. Retrieved 2009-06-02. 
  21. ^ "England U21 7–0 Azerbaijan U21". BBC. 2009-05-08. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/internationals/8090460.stm. Retrieved 2009-05-08. 
  22. ^ Hytner, David (2009-05-22). "Jack Rodwell shines as England's Under-21s remain unbeaten". The Guardian (London). http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/jun/22/england-germany-jack-rodwell. Retrieved 2009-05-22. 
  23. ^ "England U21 1 Germany U21 1: Rodwell keeps under-strength England on glory trail". The Daily Mail. 2009-05-22. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1194840/England-U21-1-Germany-U21-1-Weakened-England-group-thanks-Jack-Rodwells-debut-goal.html. Retrieved 2009-05-22. 
  24. ^ Winter, Henry (2009-05-22). "England U21 1 Germany U21 1: match report". The Daily Telegraph (London). http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/international/england/5606074/England-U21-1-Germany-U21-1-match-report.html. Retrieved 2009-05-22. 
  25. ^ "Spain put to the sword". The FA. 2011-11-12. http://www.thefa.com/England/News/match-centre/2011/England-v-Spain/report-121111?p=mr&mid=191180. Retrieved 2011-11-12. 
  26. ^ "Moyes vows to protect Rodwell and Gosling from over-exposure". London: The Guardian. 2009-02-19. http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/feb/19/jack-rodwell-everton-david-moyes. Retrieved 2009-02-20. 

External links

England squad – 2009 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship
England squad – 2011 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship
Everton F.C. – current squad