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England Players Profiles - Ben Foster |
Ben Foster was born in Leamington Spa in Warwickshire in 1983 and began his football career in 2000 when he joined Racing Club Warwick. A season later he moved to Stoke City but he wasn’t able to find a permanent place on the first team, and gained experience through a series of loans to teams such as Bristol City, Wrexham, Tiverton Town, Kidderminster Harriers and Stafford Rangers.
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His first transfer came in July 2005 when he played in the Football League Trophy Final. He was spotted by Sir Alex Ferguson and a bid for £1 million came in from Manchester United on 15 July 2005.
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His first experience of Manchester United came in the form of a season long loan to Watford to gain vital experience. A crucial game in the Championship playoff final against Leeds United, which Watford won 3 - 0, saw Foster help his adoptive team into the Premier League. He re-signed with the club for a second season during which his performance saw him win the Player of the Season Award.
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Called back to Manchester United for the 2007-2008 season, he missed the early matches thanks to surgery on his knee, so it wasn’t until 6 March 2008, in a reserves match against Middlesbrough, that he finally had a comeback, with his debut for the first team coming shortly afterwards on 15 March 2008. He has worn the Number 1 Jersey for Manchester United on and off over the following seasons. |
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Foster’s first taste of International football came in 2006 when he was placed on the stand-by list for England’s World Cup 2006 team, however, he didn’t make his debut for the squad until 7 February 2007 in a match against Spain, which England lost 1 - 0. His best game for England came when he played his 3rd cap in a match against Belarus in the 2009-2010 season. England won the game 3 - 0, partly thanks to a one-handed save by Foster in the 63rd minute of the match.
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Foster was awarded the Alan Hardaker Trophy for Man of The Match in 2009.
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Ben Foster Stats |
Full Name: Benjamin Anthony Foster |
Date of Birth: 3rd April 1983 |
Place of Birth: Leamington Spa, England |
England Debut: 7th February 2007 against Spain |
Total England Caps: 4 |
Total England Goals: 0 |
Bookings: 1 |
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Stats correct on 21st April 2010 |
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