Jed Ward
Jed Ward (born 23 May 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Bristol Rovers. Club career. Ward joined local Bristol side Bradley Stoke United before being scouted at a local tournament and joining Bristol Rovers at the age of eight, joining the under-9 team. On 5 February 2021, Ward signed his first professional contract with the club aged 17. On 9 May 2021, with Rovers already relegated, Ward made his professional debut on the final day of the season against Blackpool as they lost 1–0. On 21 January 2022, Ward joined Southern League  Premier Division South club Swindon Supermarine on a one-month loan deal, joining fellow Rovers youngsters Kieran Phillips and Tom Mehew at the club. Ward was recalled from his loan spell on 3 February. On 17 February he joined Prescot Cables on loan for a month. He returned to his parent club in early March. International career. On 21 May 2021, the day after he turned 18, Ward was called up to the England U19 training camp, to be held at St George's Park.