Samuel Edward Field (born 8 May 1998) is an English professional

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who plays as a

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or a defensive midfielder for

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club Queens Park Rangers.

Club career

West Bromwich Albion

Early career

On 7 May 2016, Field was named on West Brom's subs bench for the first time in their game against

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, having been named in the match day squad the week before against

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. On 15 May 2016, Field then made his debut for West Brom in the

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against

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coming on in the 86th minute to replace James McClean in a 1–1 draw. Prior to the match he was named West Brom's Academy Player of the Season. On 29 June 2016, Field signed a one-year deal with West Brom, with a possible 12-month extension in the club's favour, which was Field's first professional contract. He started his first game for West Brom in the

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against Northampton Town on 23 August 2016 in 4–3 penalty shootout loss after drawing 2–2 in extra time, with Field playing the full 120 minutes. On 28 August 2016, Field started his first

game against

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, playing 76 minutes in an eventual 0–0 draw. On 13 October 2016, Field signed a four-year deal with West Brom, contracting him to the club until 2020. On 1 November 2017, Field extended his stay by signing a one-year extension on improved terms, keeping him at the Hawthorns until 2021.

2017–18 season

After the sacking of manager Tony Pulis, Field was given his first start of the season by caretaker manager

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versus

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in a 1–1 draw at

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on 25 November. Field reprised his role three days later against

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, scoring his first Premier League goal in a 2–2 draw at the Hawthorns on 28 November.

2019–20 season: Loan to Charlton Athletic

On 8 August 2019, Field and teammate

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joined

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on a season long loan.

2020–21 season: Loan to Queens Park Rangers

On 1 February 2021, Field joined Championship side Queens Park Rangers on loan for the remainder of the season. On 17 February 2021, Field made his QPR debut as a substitute against West London rivals

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, and scored to make the score 1–1 before they went on to win 2–1.

Queens Park Rangers

On 20 May 2021, Field signed permanently for Queens Park Rangers on a three-year deal.

International career

English national youth teams

Field was called up to the England national side at youth level for the first time on 17 May 2016 for their two match tour of South Korea in June. He made his debut on 3 June and was sent off in a 2–0 defeat against South Korea U17 after receiving two yellow cards. In March 2017, Field scored for the England under-19 team against

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in an elite qualifier for the

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. Field was not released for selection at the subsequent tournament due to club commitments.

Personal life

He is a lifelong West Bromwich Albion fan.

Career statistics

Honours

Individual *

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Academy Player of the Season: 2015–16

References

External links

England profile
at The FA * {{DEFAULTSORT:Field, Sam 1998 births Living people English footballers Men's association football midfielders West Bromwich Albion F.C. players Queens Park Rangers F.C. players Charlton Athletic F.C. players English Football League players Premier League players England men's youth international footballers Footballers from Stourbridge