Coach Jonathan Holland has announced the 20-player squad that will represent Malta in the upcoming UEFA Boys U15 Development Tournament.

The tournament will see Malta compete against the likes of Gibraltar, Estonia and Kosovo over a six-day period at the Centenary Stadium, Ta’ Qali.

Malta will face off against Gibraltar on Tuesday 1st October at 10:00hrs, Estonia on Thursday 3rd October at 13:30hrs, and Kosovo on Sunday 6th October at 10:00hrs.

All of the games will be broadcast live on Malta FA’s YouTube channel.

The UEFA development tournaments are aimed at promoting the development of players rather than the competition itself, acting as a platform for national associations to give international experience to young players through high-intensity games. It also serves as an opportunity to aid the preparation of teams in UEFA U17 qualifiers.

The 20-player squad announced by Coach Jonathan Holland is as follows:

Goalkeepers – Deyan Gatt (Valletta FC), Noah Mulholland (Hibernians FC).

Defenders – Adam Miceli (San Ġwann FC), Matteo Mangion (Ħamrun Spartans FC), Jake Bonnici (Pieta’ Hotspurs FC), Liam Gatt (Hibernians FC), Kaiden Grixti (Hibernians FC), Giorgio Cristauro (Pieta’ Hotspurs FC).

Midfielders – Nicholas Busuttil (Melita FC), Kayden Hili (Valletta FC), Robbie Formosa (Hibernians FC), Jayden Roe (Hibernians FC), Ayrem Aquilina (Valletta FC), Sean Farrugia (Shelbourne FC – IRL).

Forwards – Cole Zerafa (Hibernians FC), Luke Buttigieg (Luxol St Andrews FC), Kenzil Vella (Hibernians FC), Fionn Dullard (Mosta FC), Lukas Wright (Queens Park Rangers – ENG), Rhys Vassallo (San Ġwann FC).