I am continually fascinated by how players are chosen for the National teams... (btw, this post is not meant to be negative in anyway, or in any way questioning Justin's skill or anything remotely close to that - personally, I am excited for him, and wish only the best for him - I am merely using this as a segue)
I had originally heard that Justin Watson would get an opportunity to play with the U18 Men's National Team when his Bridge FA U18 team went to the US Soccer Development Academy Winter Showcase in California in early December. But when they arrived in California, I heard they told him to just play with his BFA team at the Showcase (socitome, I'm sure I got some or all of that wrong, but you know how it is when you hear things through the grapevine)
After that, I kinda forgot about the whole thing, but yesterday, I heard (as stated above also) that he had been one of 18 players (out of 72) chosen to travel with the U18 MNT to Australia. So, I wonder if he was actually seen by MNT coaches while playing with his Bridge team at the showcase.
However the decision was made, this is an awesome opportunity for him – hope he does well!