Tommy Simkin

Tommy James Simkin (born 8 December 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for side Walsall on loan from  club Stoke City.

Club career
Simkin progressed through the Stoke City Academy and signed a professional contract in April 2022. He joined National League North side AFC Fylde in July 2022 on a one-month youth loan. In July 2023, Simkin signed a new long-term contract with Stoke and joined National League side Solihull Moors on a season long loan. After making 19 appearances for the Moors he was recalled by Stoke on 10 November 2023 after injuries to their senior keepers. Simkin made his professional debut on 9 December 2023 in the Championship against Sheffield Wednesday after Jack Bonham was unavailable due to sickness. On 12 January 2024, Simkin joined League Two side Forest Green Rovers on loan for the remainder of the 2023–24 season. Simkin made one appearance for Forest Green which came in a 2–0 defeat against Harrogate Town on 13 January 2024. He returned to Stoke early in February 2024 after the departure of manager Troy Deeney.

Simkin joined his home town club, Walsall on loan for the 2024–25 seaason.

International career
Having previously represented England at U18 level, Simkin made his debut for the England Elite League squad as substitute during a 5-1 win over Poland at the Bialystok City Stadium on 22 March 2024.