Matthew Pennington

Matthew Pennington (born 6 October 1994) is an English professional footballer who currently plays as a centre back for Shrewsbury Town.

He has also represented the England national under-19 football team at international level.

Club Career

Everton

Pennington joined Everton at the age of 11. In July 2013, he signed a new contract which would keep him at the club until the summer of 2015, followed by a three-year deal taking him to 2018. He played in two friendlies during July 2015 against Dundee and Leeds United and then made his full debut against Barnsley in the League Cup on 26 August 2015.

Tranmere Rovers (loan)

On 2 January 2014, Pennington joined League One side Tranmere Rovers on a one month's loan deal. He made his debut on 4 January 2014, playing ninety minutes in a 1–1 draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers. On 25 January 2014, he scored his first senior goal in a 1–0 win over Crewe Alexandra. He was recalled by Everton on 22 February 2014 to strengthen their under-21 squad. On 27 March 2014, he re-joined Tranmere on loan until the end of the season.

Coventry City (loan)

On 27 November 2014, Pennington joined Coventry City on loan until 4 January, and this was subsequently extended to 7 February. In January 2015, he was voted as the club's Player of the Month in a poll conducted by the Coventry Telegraph. On 7 February 2015, his loan was extended to the end of the season, with Pennington from then on being played more consistently at his more natural centre back position. Pennington was named as Coventry City Young Player of the Year 2014–15, voted for unanimously by Coventry City manager Tony Mowbray and his coaching staff.

Walsall (loan)

On 23 March 2016, Pennington joined Walsall on loan until the end of the season, where he played 5 games at the club, before Everton activated a recall clause just 28 days into his loan spell.

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