Umar set for fame; SPORT: Talented city soccer teen given big break after being spotted by scouts.(News) From: Birmingham Mail (England) | Date: August 9, 2007 | COPYRIGHT 2007 Birmingham Post & Mail Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: By Poppy Brady

TEENAGER Umar Jawed's dream of playing for England is moving a step nearer after he was spotted by football scouts from Pakistan.

Umar Jawed's skills as a centre forward have been picked up by coaches from the Pakistan Football Federation who came to Britain looking for talented youngsters.

The 18-year-old student is a member of the Washwood Heath-based

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