KING Henry VIII pupil Josh Edwards will represent Gwent FA in the South and West Counties Championship.

The under 16 player stormed through his trials to and was selected as part of a 21-player squad who will play group matches against Gloucestershire, Dorset, Devon, Wiltshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire.

Joshua currently plays for RTB Ebbw Vale U16s and has previously played for Newport County, Hereford United, Risca Academy, Newport Schools and Caerphilly Schools.