Draft:James Crole

James Crole (born 13 July 2003) is a Welsh footballer who plays as a striker for Scottish Championship club Queen's Park on loan from club Cardiff City. He is a Wales youth international.

Club career
Crole joined the Cardiff City academy from the Newport County academy at under-14 level. He signed his first professional contract with Cardiiff City for two years in June 2022.

In January 2023 Crole joined National League club Torquay United on loan for the remainder of the 2022-23 season.

On 27 February 2023, Crole made his senior debut for Cardiff City in the EFL Cup third round 5–2 defeat to Blackburn Rovers.

On 1 January 2024 Crole joined Scottish Championship club Queen's Park on loan for the remainder of the 2023-24 season. He made his debut for Queen's Park on 3 February 2024 in the 1-0 win against Inverness.

International
Crole was called up to the Wales under-19 squad in September 2022 for the 2023 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification matches against Hungary, Republic of Ireland and Gibraltar. He featured in all three matches, scoring one goal against Gibraltar.