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标题[其他] 一颗正在升起的新星
时间Sat May 13 20:46:23 2006
新闻来源 - BBC
Dixon is Republic's rising star
With all the furore that surrounded the call-up of Theo Walcott into
Sven-Goran Eriksson's England World Cup squad this week, one other youngster's
shock international selection went largely unnoticed.
Arsenal's Walcott, just 17, was the surprise fourth striker included in
Eriksson's 23-man squad, despite not yet making an appearance for the Gunners
since his 12m January move and making just 13 senior starts in his short
career to date.
However, England were not the only international outfit looking to youth, with
new Republic of Ireland manager Steve Staunton including Tottenham's
16-year-old striker Terry Dixon, who is even less experience than Walcott.
Dixon has yet to even establish himself in Spurs' academy set-up, and those
outside of White Hart Lane could be forgiven for being wholly under-whelmed
by his inclusion in Staunton's 29-man training squad.
However, the noises now coming from White Hart Lane and Staunton suggest
Dixon's potential impact could be just as big as Walcott's.
The striker, who will join Tottenham's first-year trainee selection from next
season, impressed many with a series of starring performances behind the
front two in Ireland's Uefa Under-17 European Championship qualifiers.
Strong and skilful, his play has been compared to England's Wayne Rooney,
though Tottenham have so far been keen to keep him under wraps.
But that may now change, with many expecting Dixon to step up into Tottenham's
reserve, and possibly first-team, set-up as soon as next year.
And Staunton is convinced he could be a big star for Spurs and Ireland in the
future, especially under the guidance of club team-mate and international
captain and top-goal-scorer Robbie Keane.
"He is a very talented boy with good ability and he is highly thought of at
Spurs," the former Liverpool and Coventry defender said.
"I feel he is a special talent and if he progresses nicely, we will see the
benefits in a couple of years.
"It will be good to take him along to the camp and show him what we are about.
I said to Sean (McCaffrey) and Don (Givens) that I would like to reward at
least one player for doing well and I have decided to bring him."
Dixon himself admits that the chance came as a shock, but that he will be
making the most of the opportunity.
He said: "I was called on Monday with the news and I was absolutely over the
moon.
"It is a big step up and I did not expect it, but I will go there and enjoy it.
"I met Steve Staunton at the European Championships and he told me well done,
but I did not expect this.
"I am sure it will be a great experience - just training with the squad will
be unbelievable. It will give me confident going into next season and I will
be able to take tips off the likes of Robbie, that will be fantastic."
On the world stage this summer, Walcott could be writing back-page headlines
single-handedly with England as Eriksson's men march on the finals in Germany.
But, under the radar with Ireland, Staunton and Tottenham will be hoping Dixon
can continue his development, with one eye on making his own impact for club
and country in the coming years.
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目前大家的目光都注意到England的Walcott上
在爱尔兰的Steve Staunton也想证明正太控不只易利信
他选了我们家专门学校的16岁青年"Terry Dixon"进了他的29人训练名单
Dixon他下一季才会正式开始训练 他已经在UEFA U17欧锦 让人留下深刻的印象
他被拿来和Wayne Rooney比较 被认为更壮更有技术
明年预计他会上预备队甚至有机会可以在一军亮亮相
底下其他赞扬的话就不整理了
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