Smalling makes England under-21 debut

Congratulations to Chris Smalling who made his England under-21 debut in Groningen last night. The Fulham centre back won his first cap when he came off the bench to replace Everton’s Jack Rodwell just short of the hour mark in a fascinating tussle. Smalling...

Smalling on the bench for England U21s

Chris Smalling has been named as one of the substitutes in England’s Under-21 international friendly in Holland tonight. The uncapped Fulham centre back was a surprise inclusion in Stuart Pearce’s first squad since the Under-21 Championships in Sweden this...

Smalling delighted by surprise U21 call-up

Chris Smalling says he was pleasantly surprised by his shock call-up to the England Under-21 squad. The promising Fulham centre back was named in Stuart Pearce’s squad to play Holland in Groningen tonight along with five other uncapped players. Despite an...

Fulham propose Maidstone partnership

Maidstone United chairman Paul Bowden-Brown revealed talks regarding a possible youth partnership with Premier League side Fulham are ongoing. The Ryman Premier League club held a meeting with the Cottagers last week to discuss a possible youth partnership, following...

Maidstone seek Smalling windfall

Maidstone United will meet with Fulham officials to secure a settlement after Chris Smalling made his Whites debut in the last game of the season against Everton. The Stones have a gentleman’s agreement with Fulham that allowed Smalling to join the Premier...