MAIDSTONE United midfielder Nathan Paul has been called up to the St Lucia under-23 squad.

The 21-year-old was born in London, but qualifies via his mother, who was born on the Caribbean island.

Paul was the victim of a stabbing incident in Romford in July 2006 and it was feared he might never play again, but he made a dramatic return to the side for their Ryman League Division 1 South fixture at Hastings on the opening day of the season and has since been one of Maidstone's outstanding players.

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