Player Name : Karl Henry

Year : 2005

Details : Born in Wolverhampton, Henry began his career as a youth player with Stoke City, making his first team debut on 7 February 2001 in a Football League Trophy win over Walsall. He did not feature again until the following season though, when he became a regular player as the club won promotion from the third tier via the play-offs. This time also saw him selected for England under 18, 20 and 21 squads. When Karl was officially a free agent although still training with Stoke City. The club allowed him to go on trial at Wolves, whom he subsequently joined permanently after a compensation package of £100,000, rising to £175,000 based on appearances, with a 15 per cent sell-on clause was agreed in August 2006.