Rising Croydon football star Alex Tapp has the world at his feet following his latest call up to the England Schoolboys squad.

The talented 15-year-old midfielder has just been selected to represent his country against Brazil at Wembley next month. A pupil at Woodcote High School, Alex is a regular member of both the Croydon Schools and Surrey Schools sides and has already won international honours against Belgium and Wales.

His latest selection for the Wembley clash with the world's most flamboyant footballing nation on March 14 will give him the chance of treading the hallowed turf in a competitive match for the first time.

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