Harding suffered a hamstring injury during a 3–2 loss to Kidderminster Harriers. In his first season at Eastleigh, Harding made thirty-one appearances for the club. Ahead of the 2016–17 season Harding was placed on the transfer list by manager Chris Todd. On 2 August 2016 it was announced that he had been released by the club. Whitehawk In September 2016 Harding returned to Brighton, signing for National League South side Whitehawk under his former boss at Eastleigh, Richard Hill. Harding re-signed as player-coach under new manager Jimmy Dack for the start of the 2016–17 season. Following Dack's resignation on 28 August 2017, Harding was appointed caretaker manager. After the permanent appointment of Steve King on 13 September 2017, Harding left the club on 21 September 2017. International career In August 2004, Harding was called up by England under-21, which he describe the moment that left him shocked. Harding made his England U21 debut on 17 August 2004, in a 3–1 win over Ukraine U21. After the match, Harding was praised by Manager Taylor, quoting: "I was pleased with Dan. He has come on for 45 minutes and played very sensibly. He did not get beaten once." His performance was also praised by The Argus for his "combining intelligent use of the ball with sound defending". Harding went to make three more appearances for England U21. Personal life Harding owned a Cocker Spaniel named Poppy. Harding revealed he grew up supporting Leeds United. In October 2008, Harding's mother died from cancer. Harding dedicated his goal to his mother after scoring against his former club, Leeds United. Harding is friends with Matt Richards. Harding and his wife, Vicki, have three children. In 2015, his wife was expecting triplets, but only one child survived. Career statistics Honours Southampton Football League Trophy: 2009–10 Football League One runner-up: 2010–11 Football League Championship runner-up: 2011–12 Individual PFA Team of the Year: 2010–11 League One References External links 1983 births Living people Footballers from Gloucester English footballers England under-21 international footballers Association football defenders Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. players Leeds United F.C. players Ipswich Town F.C. players Southend United F.C. players Reading F.C. players Southampton F.C. players Nottingham Forest F.C. players Millwall F.C. players Eastleigh F.C. players Whitehawk F.C. players Whitehawk F.C. managers English Football League players National League (English football) players People educated at St Bede's School, Hailsham English football managers