Welsh football players. - Young guns

Craig Davies (Oldham - striker) Struck his third goal of the season but his side were over run by Hartlepool last Saturday. It was a tough afternoon for the Wales international as the Latics toiled, but he will have been encouraged by his scoring start to the season.

Russell Fry (Boston - midfielder) Has left Halifax and joined Boston Utd on non contract terms. After being released by Hull City at the end of last season, it has been a tough few months for the ex Wales schools international, and he will now hope to kick start his footballing career.

Andy King (Leicester - forward) Was another ex U19 international to get a run out for the reserves this week. The Barnstaple born forward played the full 90 minutes as the Foxes beat Lincoln 1-0. The Red Imps starting line up contained Owain Warlow (Lincoln - midfielder).

Michael Johnston (Tranmere - defender) + Ashton Taylor (Tranmere - defender) Were once again in reserve team action for Tranmere this week. Both played the full 90 as they claimed a point in a 1-1 draw against Morecombe. Both will look to stake a claim for a first team squad place this season as they look to progress at Prenton Park.

Liam Maloney - After being released by Preston at the end of last season turned down the offer of a contract with Fleetwood Town to take up a scholarship in the States.

Geraint Price (Portsmouth - centre half/centre forward) Has just joined Portsmouth on a two year scholarship after impressing during a trial. The 16 year old Ysgol Bro Myrddin youngster will now start life at Fratton Park after being spotted by Glan Letheren the former Leeds and Swansea keeper.

Chris Saunders (Charlton - defender) Was given another year by Charlton as they felt he had not been given a fair chance after his injury nightmare. After recovering from post fatigue syndrome he suffered knee ligament damage and a broken foot, so he will spend the season with the reserves to prove that he can make the grade. All at YG wish him all the best this season.

Rhys Taylor (Chelsea - goalkeeper) Played for the reserves this week as they entertained Derby on Monday night. And it was to be a goodnight for the Wales U21 international as he pulled off some fantastic saves as his team ran out 3-1 winners. It will now be a straight race between himself and Owain Fon Williams (Crewe - goalkeeper) for the number one jersey when Wales take on France tonight.

James Wilson (Bristol City - defender) Played 78 minutes as the reserves smashed Cardiff City 5-1 this week. He will have gained a great deal of experience from the game, having to mark Robbie Fowler. It comes in a week where the talented defender made the standby list for the Wales U19 international against Germany.