Swansea City's youth team were back at the Liberty Stadium today to begin their preparations for the new season.

All 15 first and second-year scholars were in attendance for their early morning induction before heading over to Swansea University for fitness testing.

Various tests will also be undertaken for the remainder of the week while training is set to commence on Thursday.

"It's great to have everybody back and they are all raring to go," said Tony Pennock, the club's Head of Youth Development.

"We'll spend a bit of time testing them on their fitness at the University and the Liberty Stadium but also get them out on the training pitch over the next couple of day's aswell."

The returning scholars were joined by a number of new recruits starting their two-year spell at under-18 level including Kurtis March (below) and Jordan Smith, who both made the switch after leaving Cardiff, as well as midfielder Charlie Kasler following his move from Watford.

Swansea City youth team squad - 2009/10

Rhys Wilson (Bridgend) GK
Daniel Alfei (Swansea)
Joe Walsh (Cardiff)
Ben Davies (Neath)
Matthew Whatley (Ebbw Vale)
Steven Berry (Swansea)
Sam Rose-Miles (Swansea)
Anthony Finselbach (Swansea)
Lee Lucas (Aberdare)
Gwion Edwards (Lampeter)
Jordan Smith (Swansea)
Charlie Kasler (Watford)
Jordan Prosser (Swansea)
Kurtis March (Swansea)
Adam Orme (Swansea)

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Four of Swansea City's scholars have been selected by Brian Flynn to represent Wales at Under-17 level this month.

Goalkeeper Rhys Wilson, defenders Daniel Alfei and Joe Walsh (below left) as well as midfielder Lee Lucas (below right) will all jet out to Sweden for a friendly tournament involving Iceland, Norway and the host nation.

The matches will be used as preparation for the forthcoming Uefa qualifiers in September, which will be hosted in Wales, against Iceland, Bosnia and Russia.

Wales Under-17 squad

Rhys Wilson (Swans), Connor Roberts (Everton), Adam Matthews (Cardiff), Aynsley McDonald (Rushden & Diamonds), Joe Walsh (Swans), Daniel Alfei (Swans), Kieron Freeman (Nottm Forest), Billy Bodin (Swindon), Lee Lucas (Swans), Joshua Dawkin (Norwich), Reece Jones (Fulham), Shane Williams (Birmingham), Jonathan Williams (Crystal Palace), Kayelden Brown (WBA), Elliot Chamberlain (Leicester), Jonathan Meades (Cardiff), Jake McEaneaney (Burnley), Richard Peniket (Fulham)

Stand-by Players

Tom Bradley (Bristol City), Calum Antell (Swindon), Lee McArdle (Leicester), Connor Roberts (Tranmere Rovers), Jay Gibbs (Tranmere Rovers), Leon Clowes (Wrexham)

Jul 14: Wales v Iceland
Jul 16: Wales v Norway
Jul 18: Sweden v Wales

All three games will be played in the Falkenburg area of south west Sweden.