Will another Cozens one day play for Peterborough United?

By Alan Swann
Published 22nd Feb 2021, 11:58 BST
Edward Cozens in action. Edward is in blue obviously!Edward Cozens in action. Edward is in blue obviously!
Edward Cozens in action. Edward is in blue obviously!
You never know another Cozens could one day grace the hallowed London Road turf in the colours of Peterborough United.

Edward Cozens (11), the grandson of 1973-74 title-winning Posh captain John Cozens, is already attracting interest from top clubs.

Edward lives in Gran Caria with father Mark - a decent local footballer himself - and is already part of an Academy.

Mark works in the tourism industry on the island.

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Sons of famous fathers, from left, Robert Cantwell (son of ex- boss Noel), Graham Iley (son of ex-boss Jim) and Mark Cozens (son of ex-skipper John). The photo was taken when all were at Thorpe Primary School.Sons of famous fathers, from left, Robert Cantwell (son of ex- boss Noel), Graham Iley (son of ex-boss Jim) and Mark Cozens (son of ex-skipper John). The photo was taken when all were at Thorpe Primary School.
Sons of famous fathers, from left, Robert Cantwell (son of ex- boss Noel), Graham Iley (son of ex-boss Jim) and Mark Cozens (son of ex-skipper John). The photo was taken when all were at Thorpe Primary School.

The David Silva Soccer Agency has approached the family re Edward. Former Manchester City player Silva is a legend of Spanish football.

Grandfather John Cozens said: “I’ve seen Edward play and he has great potential.

“He has excellent balance and a very good touch. He’s also grown physically which helps.

“There are a lot of clubs after him right now, but I’d leave him to enjoy his football at that age.

“Mark was a good player himself, just a little short on making it professionally, but there are high hopes of Edward.”

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