Tom aiming for second World Cup adventure

Infinity will be without goalkeeper Tom Boyle this weekend as he begins his quest to feature in a World Cup for the second time in his career.

The 29-year-old is attending a trial at St George's Park tomorrow with the England deaf football squad.

Portsmouth-based Boyle has won 19 caps and harbours hopes of representing his country in a World Cup for a second time.

The stopper, who has played for Moneyfields, Fareham Town, Baffins Milton Rovers and Hordean, was part of the GB deaf football squad at the World Cup in Italy in 2016.

And he now has another chance to impress the national coaches, prior to a training camp squad being selected ahead of a World Cup in South Korea next year.

However, his inclusion in the England deaf football trial means he will miss Infinity's Hampshire Premier Senior Cup quarter-final with Liphook on a 3G surface at Fleming Park.

‘I am very proud of what I have achieved, it is every young boy’s dream to represent their country,’ said Boyle, pictured.

‘Representing Great Britain was a massive honour, but nothing beats having those three lions on your chest while representing England.

‘I count my lucky stars every day that I have had these opportunities and I will continue to work as hard as I can everyday to stay as England's number one.

‘The ultimate goal is to get on that plane to South Korea and bring back a medal, preferably gold.

‘We have been very unlucky the past few tournaments.’

Boyle's absence means 17-yearold Eastleigh Academy graduate Kieran Webster will be handed his first team debut against Liphook.

And boss Danny Thompson has no worries about handing the youngster his chance.

‘Kieran’s only 17 and has been playing in our reserve team,’ said Thompson. ‘I’ve got no qualms about throwing him in.

‘It’ll be a good experience for him and will give him a taste of first team football.’

Elsewhere in the quarter finals, Fleetlands host Hampshire Premier Senior Division rivals Colden Common tomorrow (2pm).

Fareham Town’s Kelvin Robinson is the third highest scorer in the Premier Division of the Wyvern Combination League this term.