Call-up for former Red...

A FORMER Barnsley footballer turned police officer made his debut for the national force team this month.

Tommy Wright, who played for the Reds between 2005 and 2007, now serves as a Leicestershire police officer.

On November 2 at Luton Town Football Club, he helped secure the UK Police Football Association a 2-1 victory against the Republic of Ireland.

After playing for the force squad for a year, the 38-year-old was selected to the play for the national team.

“To be selected to represent the GB side was a first for me and a great experience to play alongside officers from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland,” he added.

“I have previously played in two friendlies for the England police team and the target now is to be selected in the squad for the European Championships next year which are being held in England.”