side, Queens Park Rangers.

The big Somerset player, who is just 15-years-old, recently returned from Europe after touring with the national Under-17 side.

It was after this that contacts were made in England and the west London side has just announced it is to offer him a trial next month.

Former national coach Mark Trott, who has been instrumental setting up initial contacts between clubs in England and numerous Island players, said: "When Chris came back we had a heart-to-heart discussion about his future in the game and what he would like to try to get out of it.'' From there Trott contacted soccer agent Barry McIntosh and was put in touch with Rangers academy director, Chris Gill.

Unlike other players who have gone to England and encountered problems attaining work permits, Moulder will have no such problem if he goes on to make the grade as his father is a British citizen.

Trott said the trial would not effect the teenager's schooling as it had been arranged to take place during the holidays.

"It works out to Chris' advantage because it is taking place during the mid-term break which is from November 11 to 19 and his family is going to be in the UK anyway because his mother has been accepted into law school,'' he said.

Trott said if Rangers were interested in him they would probably offer a three-year scholarship which would enable Moulder to continue his education in England.

The youngster said he was excited by the opportunity he had been given.

"I really want to make it. I've been working hard all this time and I really appreciate Mark helping me and giving me this chance,'' he said.

A follower of English soccer, he said that was the place to play the game.

"It's the quickest and is of a high intensity and I really want to go there and see if I can make it.'' Moulder has played in both midfield and defence and his versatility could be a bonus in helping him secure a deal.

"I think my best attributes are my control and I have good vision,'' he said.

Moulder's father Robert, the Island's javelin record holder and a former rugby player, said the family was behind the teenager all the way.

"We are very excited. We think Chris is talented and we would like him to have the opportunity,'' he said.

"At the very least this is an excellent opportunity to try out with a professional team and gain some experience. And hopefully, obviously, we would like to see him signed up.''