Jake Cooper

Jake Matthew Cooper (born 3 February 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays for Millwall, as a defender. Cooper attended The Forest School, Winnersh and joined the Royals Academy as a 14-year-old in 2009, going on to sign his first professional contract with the club in June 2013, on a contract going through to the end of the 2015–16 season. Cooper made his debut, for Reading in their 1–0 Championship victory over Ipswich Town on 16 August 2014, coming on as an 87th minute substitute for Nick Blackman. He scored his first goals for Reading on 29 November, in a 2–1 win away to Norwich City. On 8 October 2015, Cooper extended his contract with the club until the summer of 2018. Cooper has represented England at under-18 and under-19 levels. His first call-up came in February 2013 for the under-18 game against Belgium, in which he made his debut. Cooper earned his first England under-20 call-up in March 2016, making his debut against in a 2-1 defeat to Canada on 27 March. Cooper signed for Millwall on a permanent deal on 28 July 2017.