Welsh football players. - Young guns

"Lee Beevers is a talented boy and we will miss him. I was left in a no-win situation; it was sell Kirk or Beevers. At least our main goalscorer is not going anywhere at present and that is key to our play-off hopes. On behalf of everyone at Boston United, we thank Lee and wish him every success for the remainder of his career, in which he has many years ahead of him.” - Steve Evans, Boston manager.

Michael Byrne (Stockport - striker) - Has been released by County after making only one appearance for the club last season when he scored a consolation goal in a 4-1 loss to Notts County. The former Wales U19 striker is likely to team up with County's former assistant manager Dave Moss at Northwich Victoria.

Mark Bradley (Walsall - midfielder) - Has pushed himself into reserve team contention this season after some impressive performances for the youth team. The former Wales U16 and U17 international played for the second string this week as they entertained Tranmere, but it didn't quite go as planned as the Midlanders lost 2-0. Although the Wordsley born youngster will be disapointed with the result he will be bouyed with the fact that he is now in and around that squad on a regular basis.

Ramon Calliste (Man Utd - striker) - Scored his sides second goal as the Utd reserve team maintained top spot in the Pontins reserve league this week. The Cardiff born striker fired a low angled drive into the next after a David Jones assist, as his side ran out 2-1 winners.

Matthew Collins (Fulham - midfielder) + Alex Lawless (Fulham - defender) - Played the full 90 minutes as a reserve team containing the fit again Steed Malbranque destroyed Arsenal 5-1 on Wednesday evening. The former Wales U19 pair have managed to nail down starting berths over the past month or so and are very much a part of the young Fulham reserve team that is doing so well at the moment.

David Cotterill (Bristol City - striker) - Made his first full start for Bristol City on Saturday against Colchester as his senior career began to gain momentum. The 17 year old striker got his career off to a good start as well as City ran out 2-1 winners, but he realises that he may have to be a tad sharper in front of goal if he is to keep his place after missing a guilt edge chance during the first half - "That miss will haunt me for quite a few days. I thought I had scored before the ball had even landed at my feet and that's something I should never do. I should have scored." David Cotterill. The Cardiff born striker was once again in the starting line up in midweek when he turned in a man of the match performance as City trounced Oldham 5-1. The Wales U21 standby striker got in on the act with a couple of assists as his side ran riot.

Arron Davies (Yeovil - striker) - Scored after 12 minutes to give his side an early lead against Chester last Saturday. The former Southampton trainee has been slowly finding his feet at the lower league level and showed what he could do at the weekend as he smashed in a shot from the edge of the box to give his side a 1-0 lead which they wouldn't go on to lose. The Cardiff striker was on the score sheet once again with a stunning goal to clinch all three points as Yeovil beat Scunthorpe in a titanic battle on Tuesday night. The Cardiff born hit man unleashed a 35 yard curling shot that thundered into the net to give his side a two goal cushion that they needed at the end of the game.

Stuart Edwards (Leeds - defender) - Regained his starting spot for the reserves this week as they drew 0-0 with Blackburn. The former Wales U19 had been a reserve team regular this season and must now wait to see if manager Blackwell want him to stay on at Elland Road or find another club to ply his trade.

Wayne Hennesey (Wolves - goalkeeper) - Was in fine form as Wolves youth kept man utd to a 1-1 draw. Hennessey did, however, prevent the hosts from taking all three points by pulling off two excellent saves in the last ten minutes to keep the scoreline at one-all. "I was delighted with the performance of the team - especially as we fielded so many young lads today," says coach John Perkins. "And credit to Wayne Hennessey who made two excellent saves late on to make sure we came away from the league leaders with a point."

David Jones (Man Utd - midfielder) - Highlighted why he is being watched so closely by Brian Flynn and John Toshack as he single handedly marshaled his troops in a 2-1 reserve team win against Burnley this week. The Welsh qualified schemer created one and scored the other as he drove his team on to three points as the maintained the top spot in the Pontins reserve league. Jones who qualifies through two Welsh parents came close with an earlier effort but eventually scored with a chip over the advancing goalkeeper.

Mark Jones (Wrexham - midfielder) - Scored again in midweek as Wrexham drew 2-2 with Colchester and remained firmly rooted in the relegation zone. The Dragons starting XI were deemed to be awful by manager Denis Smith, but Jones was absolved of any blame after an impressive performance in midfield. "We were awful. Besides Mark Jones, who I thought was outstanding and worth the admission fee, the rest of them were a shambles." Denis Smith

Gareth Owen (Stoke - defender) - Came off the subs bench with just over 15 minutes to go as Stoke beat Millwall 1-0 last weekend. The Shrosphire born defender has seen his fledgling career destroyed by injury over the past few seasons and realises that this is crunch time with his contract up at the end of the season.

Rhys Powell (Bolton - defender) - Played the full 90 minutes for the reserves on Monday night as they squared off against a young Forest second string. The Cardiff born full back has been in and around the reserves for the past two seasons and will realise that he will have to nail down a starting spot to make sure he makes the grade at the Reebok Stadium. The defender did his chances no harm though as the defence held firm in a 0-0 draw.

Jamie Price (Birmingham - midfielder) - Was on the bench for the reserves against Wolves on Wednesday night. The Wales U17 midfielder who must feel like the only Savage in the village now that Robbie has left for Ewood Park got on for the last 10 minutes as the game finished in a pulsating 3-3 draw. The Wolves bench contained Wales U19 international Wayne Hennesey who has been in outstanding form for the youth team this season.

Ross Stephens (Shrewsbury - midfielder) - Has joined Nationwide Conference side Redditch on a months loan. His chances have been limited due to injury this season and will look to gain some match experience to boost his opportunities of a recall. "He's not getting many chances here in the first team at present so a move out on loan will do him good. Ross has great qualities so they are getting a player who could perform well for them. You never know how good someone will be until they are in the first team, and while we are battling relegation the chances for Ross will be limited." - Gary Peters, Shrewsbury manager

"He's an outstanding passer of the ball in the Glenn Hoddle mould. He needs to be quicker around the pitch, we can work on that and that can be the catalyst for his outstanding technical ability." - Eammon Dolan, Academy Manager www.readingfc.co.uk

Adam Davies (Cambridge - defender) - Headed one of his sides goals the U's U18 team lost a titanic ding dong against Northampton in a 4-5 thriller. The Wales U19 defender has been in and around the first team squad on a number of occasions this season, and will be keen to taste some more action as the campaign draws to a close.

Arron Davies (Yeovil - striker) - Scored his sides second goal as Yeovil tried to create the shock of the round against Charlton on Saturday. The former Southampton academy member came on as a second half substitute as his side chased a 3-1 deficit. The Wales U21 member struck a superb goal to take the score to 3-2, and then had half a chance at the end to clinch a replay which he narrowly failed to convert.

Craig Davies (Oxford - striker) - Celebrated his call up to the U21 squad with another fine goal which shows his growing confidence. The former Wales U17 striker scored his sides third goal as they beat Bristol Rovers 3-2 last Saturday. He will now await the Germany U21 game with relish.

Rob Edwards (Wolves - defender) - Built up his fitness with a 90 minute run out for the reserves in a Midlands derby against WBA this week. With the Welsh get together on the horizon, he will look to travel to Cardiff now with his injury worries behind him. The game finished in a 2-2 with Rob Davies (WBA - midfielder) the former Wales U17 captain getting an assist with a cross for his sides equaliser. The Wolves bench contained Wayne Hennessey (goalkeeper) who was an unused substitute.

Carl Harris (Shrewsbury - defender) - Has joined League of Wales outfit Newtown after being told by Shrewsbury that he would not get a pro contract at the end of the season. The youngster will be buoyed by the success of former Gay Meadow trainee Chris Venables at Caersws.

Michael Johnston (Tranmere - defender) - Started for the reserve team this week as they took on Wigan. The former Wales U17 and U19 international played the full 90 minutes in a strong Rovers line up, the game finished all square at 2-2.

Alex Lawless (Fulham - defender) + Matthew Collins (Fulham - midfielder) - Played the full 90 minutes as the reserves thumped Brentford 4-0 this week. Collins played the full 90 minutes and partnered Danish international Claus Jensen who he can certainly gain valuable experience from.

Joe Ledley (Cardiff - midfielder) - Has signed an extension to his contract at Ninian Park as Sam Hammam tries to tie his young guns down to long contracts to ward off the vultures. The youngster follows James Collins (defender) in signing his long term future to the Bluebirds. He will surely be involved next week as well when the Wales U21 team take on the Germans at the Racecourse. Tickets £3.....go along.

Dan Martin (Derby - defender) + Lewin Nyatanga (Derby - defender) - Again tasted success with the reserve team this week, as a youthful Rams second string beat Norwich 3-0. The pair were joined in the squad by Mitchell Booth (midfielder) who was an unused sub. It was written in the Wales on Sunday that England are taking an interest in Martin, and there may be a tug of war for the youngsters services.

Lewin Nyatanga (Derby - defender) - Spoke of his pride at being called up to the Wales U21 having already represented his country at U16 and U17 level. It seems that youth supremo Brian Flynn has targeted Lewin as a part of John Toshacks fast track scheme. It's a great honour for me, especially after representing my country at youth international level. It's a big step up and although I don't yet know whether I will play or not it will be great just being involved at that level particularly against a side like Germany." - Lewin Nyatanga, Derby www.dcfc.co.uk Report found on Derby official web site.

Rhys Powell (Bolton - defender) - Stepped off the bench to get 30 minutes under his belt for the Bolton reserves against Leeds on Wednesday night. The former Wales U19 international was up against Stuart Edwards (Leeds - defender) who played the whole 90 minutes. It was to be Powell's night as he came on to replace Vincent Candela and the Wanderers ran out 2-1 winners.

Anthony Taylor (Cardiff ) + Danny Thomas (Cardiff - striker) - Put a Yeovil second string to the sword with a goal apiece as a young Bluebirds second string won 3-0 on Thursday afternoon. The youngsters were criticised severely by manager Lennie Lawrence after the FAW Premier Cup loss to Bangor, and were out to prove a point as they battle for their futures at Ninian Park.

Marc Williams (Wrexham - striker) - Struck to put a young Wrexham reserve side into an early lead against Oldham on Wednesday, but it was to be a false dawn as the Dragons lost 3-1 to the Latics. The striker capitalised on an error in the defence to fire under the goalkeeper from 15 yards. The Oldham back four contained former Wales U17 international Sean Eardley (defender).