the academies of West Bromwich Albion and Arsenal. In November 2019 it was confirmed, that James would play for Klubi 04, the reserve team of HJK Helsinki. Beside that, he would also function as an assistant coach to the club's U14 team. International career James played for the England youth team representing them over 30 times at Under 16–18 levels but has now chosen to play for the country of his birth, New Zealand. Ricki Herbert included him in the All Whites squad just days after receiving international clearance to play for New Zealand for the friendly match against then-World Champions Brazil on 5 June 2006, which they lost 4–0. He has made a number of appearances for his country since his debut, playing the likes of Charlton Athletic and Sevilla in friendlies. He also scored a consolation goal against Sevilla which was calmly slotted away. Impressive performances in these matches has won him the New Zealand Soccer International Young Men's Player of the Year award for 2006. He was a member of the New Zealand under-20 team that qualified for the under-20 World Cup in Canada, scoring seven goals in six games including a hat-trick against Samoa. It was the first time New Zealand had a team qualify for the under-20 world cup. James was named as part of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup New Zealand squad to travel to South Africa, but was not named in New Zealand's 2010 FIFA World Cup squad. James returned to the national side for the 2013 OSN Cup. International goals Scores and results list New Zealand's goal tally first. References External links Player profile on Veikkausliiga's official site Player profile on Tampere United's official site James on NZFootball.co.nz 1987 births Living people New Zealand association footballers New Zealand international footballers New Zealand expatriate association footballers New Zealand people of English descent Association footballers from Wellington City Fulham F.C. players Tampere United players Barnet F.C. players APIA Leichhardt FC players FC Haka players Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC players FC Ilves players Ekenäs IF players Kotkan Työväen Palloilijat players Kuopion Palloseura players CS Sedan Ardennes players Eastern Suburbs AFC players Klubi 04 players Veikkausliiga players Kakkonen players Ykkönen players Championnat National 2 players USL Championship players English Football League players Association football midfielders 2008 OFC Nations Cup players 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup players Expatriate footballers in England Expatriate footballers in Finland Expatriate footballers in