MODEST Joe Roach handed the plaudits to the players and coaches after Baily Cargill had helped Cherries’ highly-respected Academy boss complete a memorable home nations set.

Teenage defender Cargill last night became the first of Roach’s recruits to earn international honours with England while still on the club’s books.

The 19-year-old, signed by Roach during his first spell at the club, scored on his debut as the Three Lions drew 2-2 with their under-20 counterparts from Canada at Dean Court.

He followed into a Roach-inducted Cherries hall of fame the likes of Sam Vokes (Wales), Joe Partington (Wales), Josh McQuoid (Northern Ireland) and Josh Carmichael (Scotland).

Eddie Howe, a product of the club’s youth ranks under Sean O’Driscoll, won two England under-21 caps in 1998, while Danny Ings, who was tutored by Roach at Dean Court, won his first Three Lions call-up with current club Burnley last year.

Roach told the Daily Echo: “Everyone had a big smile on their face when Baily took to the pitch and mine was as big as anybody else’s. But the individuals have to be given the plaudits because they have to do the hard work and listen to the people giving them the advice.

“All the lads who have gained international honours during my time here have been really focused on what they want to do. They are all level-headed and every one of them has got their just rewards which is fantastic for all the coaches who have worked with them at different stages.

“They are developed further when they have been in and around the first team and it shows what can be achieved if lads work hard, listen and get their heads down. As a Championship club now and at the various stages previously, we have to be proud of bringing them through and playing the right way.”

Roach returned to the club in January after leaving in July 2011 during Eddie Mitchell’s tenure. He was joined during a reshuffle of Howe’s backroom staff by Carl Fletcher, who was appointed as youth team manager.

“The fact we have players, both new and old, earning international recognition and playing in the Premier League is testament to the way this club has gone about its business in terms of development,” added Roach.

“Carl is doing a terrific job with the young lads. He has high standards and was another player to have won international honours after coming through here.

“We have some good lads in the programme at the moment and what will be, will be. The message is that if you work hard, do all the right things and people believe in you, you will get a chance.”

ROACH ROLL OF HONOUR 

Baily Cargill (England) 

Signed by Roach during his first spell at the club, the Winchester-born 19-year-old made a goalscoring debut for England under-20s in a 2-2 draw against Canada at Dean Court last night.

Sam Vokes (Wales)

Carved his name in the Principality’s record books when he scored the fastest goal in Welsh under-21 history – after just 36 seconds – in a 4-0 win over Northern Ireland in February 2007.

Josh McQuoid (Northern Ireland)

Won his first cap for the under-17s during Roach’s first spell at Dean Court and scored twice on his debut for their under-21s against Scotland in November 2008. Went on to win five full caps.

Joe Partington (Wales)

Won his first cap in 2009 and went on to skipper Wales under-21s. He was also capped at under-17 and under-19 level.

Josh Carmichael (Scotland)

On the club’s books since he was 10 and given a pre-scholarship agreement by Roach, he helped Scotland under-16s to a 2-1 win over Jersey in August 2009 and has since been involved in training camps with the under-21s.

  • Tommy Barnes won international honours for Northern Ireland under-15s and 16s during his time in the Cherries youth ranks.