Norfolk football coach says Euros win can turbo-charge grassroots game
England kick-off against Spain from 8pm, tonight
A football coach in Norfolk is telling us that England winning EURO 2024, will do wonders for the grassroots game- both here and across the country.
The Three Lions have a chance to end 56 years of hurt and write themselves into the history books- if they can beat Spain this evening in Germany.
"Young players can find an England star who represents them"
Dan Henry coaches the under-14s in Mulbarton:
"To beat the Spanish, we need to dominate the midfield, and they've got the best midfield in the tournament. We also need to get our full-backs flying high, with our attacking players on the ball and creating".
"England doing well, inspires kids to go out and play the game. Be that at a club level or just in the park with their friends where they emulate their heroes".
"We're an ethically diverse team and young players can find an England star who represents them, well. The likes of Foden, Bellingham, Mainoo, Saka, Kane, and others who are exciting on the ball, are the ones that inspires the next generation".
England kick-off against Spain from 8pm, tonight