Simon Rusk
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Simon Edward Rusk (born 17 December 1981) is a professional football manager and former professional footballer, and is currently head coach of the England U19s. He holds a UEFA pro licence. Previously manager of Brighton & Hove Albion Under 23s, Rusk was responsible for the progression of many young talents to the Brighton first-team in recent years, including Aaron Connolly, Steven Alzate, Solly March and Ben White.[2] As a player, he played as a midfielder, notably for Boston United. Born in England, he made three appearances for the Scotland U18 national team.
Footballer (born 1981)
 Rusk after playing for York City in the 2009 FA Trophy Final | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Simon Edward Rusk[1] | ||
| Date of birth | (1981-12-17) 17 December 1981 (age 41)[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Peterborough, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | England U19s (manager) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1995–2000 | Peterborough United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2000–2001 | Peterborough United | 0 | (0) |
| 2000 | → Cambridge City (loan) | ||
| 2001–2007 | Boston United | 140 | (12) |
| 2007–2008 | Northwich Victoria | 16 | (2) |
| 2007 | → Rushden & Diamonds (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2008–2009 | York City | 51 | (0) |
| 2009–2011 | Crawley Town | 54 | (0) |
| Total | 267 | (14) | |
| International career | |||
| Scotland U18 | 3 | (0) | |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2015–2021 | Brighton & Hove Albion U-23 | ||
| 2021 | Stockport County | ||
| 2022 | Dundee (assistant manager) | ||
| 2022– | England U19s | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||