Ben Foden
Benjamin James "Ben" Foden (born 22 July 1985 in Chester) is a model and rugby union player who plays for Northampton Saints and England. He plays at fullback or scrum-half, but can also operate on the wing. He scored his first try for England against France in the 2010 Six Nations.
He gained his nickname of 'Pop Idol' or 'Pops' by missing the first day of pre-season with Sale for an audition on the programme.
Career
Foden was educated at Bishop Heber High School in Malpas, Cheshire before moving to Bromsgrove School for sixth form. His Bromsgrove School teacher Paul Mullan was a big influence on his career, as was his dad, Rob, who coached Ben and brother Tom's youth team.
His career has been divided between playing at scrum-half and fullback, though he can also operate on the wing. In an interview in March 2009, Foden accepted that his future lies at playing fullback.
Foden played for Cheshire and North of England U16s, and England U16s. He then went on to play for England U19s, and England Counties.
