Former West Brom kit-man 'shed a tear' after England U20s World Cup win
England have lifted their first major trophy since 1966 after their promising crop of youngsters beat Venzuela in the Under-20 World Cup final.
Everton forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin’ scored the only goal of Sunday’s game, although Newcastle goalkeeper Freddie Woodman saved a penalty in the second half.
The team is managed by former Wolves and Walsall winger Paul Simpson, and he was supported by Aaron Danks, who was an Albion academy coach for 10 years before the FA snapped him up 12 months ago.
The Baggies connection was strong in the dressing room, where former Albion kit man and die-hard fan Pat Frost was in charge of the Young Lions’ strip.
Frost, 51 from Telford, told the Express & Star: “I shed a tear when the head coach called me in front of everyone and handed me – some kit-man from Shropshire – a World Cup medal. When the players showed their appreciation I got a bit emotional, I’m not ashamed to admit it.
“I’ve done lots of events with England. I’ve won European Championships but I’ve been to eight World Cups before and never got further than the fourth round. There was always a feeling with this group they could do something and it’s come to fruition.”
