To see a Sussex boy (Hailsham, not Eastbourne) make his competitive debut for England under-21s in the shadow of the West Stand was special.
Especially as it was in a vital Euro qualifier, not just a friendly where caps can be awarded diplomatically.
This isn’t just about Solly March. Several players improved their performances from last season to this – Bruno, Stockdale, Stephens, LuaLua are names which spring to mind.
Early promise, setback, growing in stature and confidence,*becoming a force, then injury late in the year.
In many ways, March's 2015 was also the story of Albion's year.
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Especially as it was in a vital Euro qualifier, not just a friendly where caps can be awarded diplomatically.
This isn’t just about Solly March. Several players improved their performances from last season to this – Bruno, Stockdale, Stephens, LuaLua are names which spring to mind.
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Early promise, setback, growing in stature and confidence,*becoming a force, then injury late in the year.
In many ways, March's 2015 was also the story of Albion's year.
Original article