Youngsters set for Wembley date
Youngsters from an Aldridge Primary School will play in front of thousands of people at Wembley next month when they contest a national cup final.
The team from Cooper and Jordan Primary School will represent Walsall FC and take to the hallowed turf to contest the Utilita Kids Cup final ahead of the League Two play off final on Sunday May 28.
They won their place in the final by defeating Brookfield Primary School in the League Two southern regional final of the six-a-side tournament for under 11s, which was hosted at Moulton FC.
The cup competition sees over 12,000 boys and girls playing at area and regional stages with teams first split into three divisions in line with each EFL club’s divisional status, before being again split into two groups, north and south.
The winners of the divisional northern and southern finals qualify to play at the national stadium before the appropriate EFL final.
Players from Cooper and Jordan will now face off in front of potentially 40,000 fans against Disley Primary School who won the northern final of the competition representing Stockport County.
Walsall midfielder Liam Kinsella visited Cooper and Jordan to pass on some tips and wish them all the best for the final.
Ryan Moseley, the senior coach at the school said : “The boys have been on a fantastic journey playing in the cup, from winning the first round at Walsall FC to progressing onto the regional finals and taking the trophy
"It has been an incredible experience so far and one the boys and their school will never forget.
"Myself, parents, staff and the rest of the children at the school are so proud of what they have already achieved.
"Now they have the chance to play the finals at Wembley stadium which will be a incredible experience. We are very proud of our boys and wish them the very best in the finals”
