U-17

He is well known for his accurate passes, ability to score goals, good ball control and speed. But when he steps onto the Hasely Crawford Stadium against Croatia tomorrow, Trinidad and Tobago's charismatic midfielder, Roderick Anthony, will take on new responsibilities. He is the man wearing the captain's armband for Team 2001.

INJURED Under-20 football captain Marvin Lee is to benefit from proceeds from the selling of Coca-Cola's FIFA Under-17 World Championship Commemorative Bottle, which was launched yesterday in the Flamingo Room, Hilton Trinidad.

THE attitude of the members of Trinidad and Tobago team has changed so much that they will make their country proud when the championships kicks off tomorrow.

TRINIDAD and Tobago Under-17 coach Rene Simoes has called on locals to boo the Croatian team when they take the field on Thursday for the opening match of the 2001 Fifa U-17 World Championship.

HOSTS Trinidad and Tobago know that they are the underdogs in Group "A."Team 2001 has been grouped with tournament and group favourites Brazil, Croatia and Australia.

First it was Jack and then Darryl. Now, Daryan Warner, son of FIFA vice-president Austin Jack Warner, has been awarded a contract to operate concession stands at the FIFA Under-17 World football Championships which begin here on Thursday.

Midfielder Kahlil Mathura has one main goal to achieve during the FIFA Under-17 World Championship.The St Mary's College player is hoping to make use of the opportunity of a World Cup appearance to obtain a scholarship from an American College.

Today the Express, concludes its look at the players who are likely to catch the eye during the September 13-30 2001 Fifa Under-17 World Championship football tournament here.