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Justin Cochrane

Justin Cochrane

Footballer

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Career & Clubs

Club career

Born to an Antiguan father and a Saint Lucian mother, in Hackney, at the former Mothers' Hospital, Cochrane grew up in Edmonton, North London. Cochrane started his career at the London club Queens Park Rangers as a trainee and played for the youth and reserve teams. He made his first-team debut for the club as a second-half substitute in the final home game of the 2000–01 season versus Stockport County, however he was sent off within minutes of coming on. He was sold to non-League Hayes in the close season but in July 2003 was signed by Crewe Alexandra on a free transfer. In February 2006, Cochrane was loaned out to Gillingham, in an attempt to get first-team football, and in April 2006 had a trial with Luton Town where he scored a goal in a reserve match. He was released by Crewe at the end of the 2005–06 season, subsequently signing a two-year deal with Rotherham United. Rotherham released him in June 2007, and after playing for Yeovil Town on a non-contract basis, he signed a short-term deal with them on 31 August 2007. He also had a spell at Millwall in which he made one brief substitute appearance. Cochrane then had a short trial at Leyton Orient before joining Rushden & Diamonds on 19 December 2008 on non-contract forms, before leaving the following month. On the February 2009, he signed a contract with Aldershot Town. Gary Waddock, the Aldershot manager and former QPR youth coach, was familiar with Cochrane through his time at QPR. However, Cochrane was released at…

International career

Cochrane played for Antigua and Barbuda in non-FIFA regulated friendlies in June 2008, scoring a goal. He made his debut against Saint Kitts and Nevis in a friendly before playing both legs of Antigua's World Cup qualifiers against Cuba. Cochrane also turned out for Antigua and Barbuda during Second Round of the Caribbean Championships that year.

Coaching career

Cochrane was a youth team coach at Tottenham Hotspur, and on 29 August 2019 he was announced as the new head coach of England U16 having stepped up from the U15 age group. On 24 September 2020, Cochrane was appointed England U17 head coach as well as lead for the Youth Development Phase. Concurrent with his FA role, Cochrane was a temporary assistant coach at AFC Wimbledon in early 2020. On 8 June 2021, Cochrane was appointed as head of player development and coaching at Manchester United's Academy. In June 2022, he moved on to the role of Head of Coaching at Brentford. On 26 February 2025, it was announced that Cochrane had joined Thomas Tuchel's coaching staff with England alongside his role with Brentford. On 12 June 2025, it was announced that Cochrane had joined Tottenham Hotspur as first team assistant coach, following the appointment of head coach Thomas Frank. On 16 February 2026, it was reported that Cochrane had left his position upon the appointment of Igor Tudor as interim boss.

Career statistics

Scores and results list Antigua and Barbuda's goal tally first.

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Rushden & Diamonds F.C. (2008–2009)
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Hayes F.C. (2002–2003)
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Gillingham F.C. (2006–2006)
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Queens Park Rangers F.C. (2000–2002)
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Crewe Alexandra F.C. (2003–2006)
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Boreham Wood F.C. (2010–2011)
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Hayes & Yeading United F.C. (2009–2010)
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Yeovil Town F.C. (2007–2008)
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Antigua Barracuda FC (2011–2011)
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Millwall F.C. (2008–2008)
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Aldershot Town F.C. (2009–2009)
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Rotherham United F.C. (2006–2007)
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Boreham Wood F.C. (2012–)
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Antigua and Barbuda men's national football team (2008–)

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Description

Footballer (born 1982)

Position

midfielder

Extract from Wikipedia

Justin Vincent Cochrane is an English professional football coach and former player, who played as a centre-back or defensive midfielder. He is a coach with the England national team. Born in England, he represented the Antigua and Barbuda national team at international level.

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