Two Palace academy graduates are set to represent their national side when England U18's play Austria this Wednesday.

Attacking midfielder Victor Moses is no stranger to representing the Three Lions side having wowed the crowds in the Far East last year with his goals and his somersault celebrations when England U17's reached the World Cup quarter-finals in South Korea.

Another notable inclusion in the squad is left back Lee Hills. It is the first time that the youngster has been called up to the national squad after being thrust into the Palace side by Eagles boss Neil Warnock earlier in the season.

England U18s manager Brian Eastwick will also be taking charge of U19s squad to play Belarus next month for the Elite Round, and this game will allow the boss to look at players for next season's U19s age group.

Eastick told TheFA.com: "This is an opportunity for myself and the staff to see how well they can adapt and apply themselves to the different demands of international football.

"In effect we use the two U18 friendly fixtures each season to help prepare for next season's UEFA Under-19 Championship Qualifying Tournament.

"It also means established members of the squad are given the opportunity to continue their international development.

"I know here at Hartlepool United, under the guidance of Danny Wilson, the philosophy is to play attractive skilful football. This is a culture that I am sure will run throughout the club from top to bottom.

"Perhaps I should say bottom to top, because the challenge for all of us working with young players is to produce players of the highest quality technically. This in turn enables the coach of the senior team to play an attractive game style."

U18 International Friendly
7pm Wednesday 16 April, 2008
Victoria Park, Hartlepool Utd FC