Merson can play on the right flank, or as a attacking midfielder. He has two championship medals, F.A Cup winners medal, Coca-Cola Cup winners medal (voted 'man of the match') and a Cup Winners Cup medal. He was born in March, 1968 and joined as a trainee. He made his league debut in 1986/87, when he also spent a loan spell with Brentford. He was recently recalled to the England squad by new boss Glenn Hoddle after a battle with drink and drugs.