‘Wish I’d done this earlier’ – Fans say the same thing as PFA releases star-studded squad for free agent camp

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The PFA’s latest squad of free agents attending a summer training camp includes internationals and former Premier League stars.Week four of PFA pre-season is underway at Champneys Springs in Leicestershire.GettyScotland international Angus Gunn is amongst the players attending PFA pre-season[/caption]The 38-man squad for week four of the training camp also includes Paul DummettGettyA total of 38 unsigned players will attend as they look to find a new club ahead of next season.Amongst those featuring this week are Scotland international Angus Gunn and former Newcastle defender Paul Dummett.Ex-Manchester United starlets Josh Harrop and Ryan Tunnicliffe are also present, with the former previously featuring in Baller League UK.Fans were stunned by the quality on display as the free agents look to keep fit during their search for a contract.Reacting on social media, one Plymouth fan wrote: “Some players on this list would definitely help Argyle.”Another football supporter added: “Amazing how quick you can find yourself without a club, some of the names on here.”Meanwhile, one more fan commented: “Could quite literally finish our squad with lads on this list, it’s mad.”The PFA launched the programme last summer, with over 100 players securing deals off the back of attending the pre-season camp.This summer has already had similar results, with John Swift joining Portsmouth on a two-year deal earlier this month after taking part.The 30-year-old had been a free agent after his West Brom contract expired at the end of last term.X / @PompeySwift penned a two-year deal with Pompey after attending PFA pre-season[/caption]View Tweet: https://twitter.com/Pompey?ref_src=twsrc%5EtfwSpeaking ahead of his move to hometown club Pompey, he explained: “If I was to go to a club soon, I’d wish I’d done this a lot earlier than I did.“It’s great for everyone here. It’s a good level, good pitch, good facilities and I’m just really thankful that it’s been put on.”The midfielder added: “Before this was a thing, you ended up being sat around going to the gym, going to your local park, having a run, trying to stay as fit as possible.“Everyone here’s in the same boat, still looking for a club. It’s just good to get fitness together so when you do go to a club, you aren’t too far behind.“It’s a great experience as well. You’ve got new coaches, players that you’ve never played with before and it’s just a massive help, to be honest.”The camps, which are fully-funded by the PFA, will run for 10 weeks this summer.PFA Pre-Season week four squadHakeeb AdelakunDanny AndrewMax BardellPatrick BauerSam BarnesJamal BlackmanMaksymilian BorucJames BrownJaden BrownJake CainMustapha CarayolSam CosgroveFankaty DaboJordan DaviesPaul DummettStephen DooleyPaul FarmanJake Forster-CaskeyAnthony FordeAngus GunnEllis HarrisonJosh HarropKane HemmingsJermaine HyltonAsh HunterChris MaguireArchie MairShaun MacDonaldConor McAlenyDylan McGeouchOlufela OlomolaJohn-Joe O’TooleAdam ReachLiam ShephardOlamide ShodipoEmmanuel SonupeRyan TunnicliffeTennai Watson Residential, travel, food and drink costs are all taken care of by the player’s union.As well as training sessions, several friendly matches are also scheduled, with a match against Watford under-21s set for July 29.It follows previous clashes against Worksop Town and Port Vale.A PFA XI will also take on Hednesford Town, VVCS and Everton under-21s in the coming weeks.