Player Gets International Call Up!

Player Gets International Call Up!

Published Thursday 10th of March 2016 08:38 PM

UK Football Trials player is enjoying success playing for his National School's Team, as he approaches an important decision in his football career. Jack Cook, 18, who plays at centre-back, attended our trials at Falkirk Stadium in October last year looking for a professional club, and is currently being closely monitored by the heads of recruitment from two professional Scottish clubs who scouted him at our trial. This recent development could well open the door for even more opportunities for him, having previously trialled with Liverpool, Manchester United, Huddersfield, Rangers, Hibernian and Celtic FC .

During his trial with Celtic, Jack was asked to sign for them but decided to stay with his club Hutchinsonvale FC where he had opportunities to trial with English clubs such as Liverpool and Manchester United . These were all great experiences to learn from." Jack, who stands at 6ft 1' and spent four years with Aberdeen FC academy, currently represents Scotland School's u18's side. Having just turned 18 in January, he has played against Northern Ireland with games against Wales, England and Ireland due shortly. "Jack was playing for his county schools football team and got scouted through that and invited to trials for the Scotland school's u18's team and it just went from there . "He's been involved with the Scottish Development Squad previously and with the school side he's playing with some top players from clubs like Aberdeen and Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC, so he's learning a lot ." At our trial in October, Jack displayed a consistent level of performance, proving difficult to beat and displaying a great football brain, picking passes at the right time and reading the game well. Speaking about his future ambitions. "Jack's has received offers for scholarships in the USA NCAA1 and NCAA2 leagues, but should he receive any new offers from pro clubs in the UK he'd definitely consider it. Whatever decision he makes now will be based on what's best for his football long term." If any clubs would like to contact Jack, who is based in Dunbar, Scotland, about the possibility of a trial or further scouting, please contact UK Football Trials on the number or Email shown at the top of the page for upcoming fixtures. Footage of some of Jack's recent games can be seen here Jack Cook Football / Soccer Show reel 2016