After three days of qualifying and a Final at Derby County’s Moor Farm Training Ground, Walter Evans CE Primary School came out as winners of the qualifying round of the Utilita EFL Under-11s Kids Cup on Friday afternoon.
The tournament saw over 320 children from primary schools from across Derbyshire compete to earn the right to represent Derby County at the regional round in March.
The winner of the regional round will go onto represent their club at Wembley Stadium at half-time during the Sky Bet League One Play Off Final in May.
Walter Evans won their qualifying round and booked their place in the regional round with a win in their final game against Brackensdale Primary.
Derby Head Coach Paul Warne also came down to speak to the players before presenting the winners with their trophy.
Jack Southwart, who is PE and Schools Lead at Derby County Community Trust, organised and ran the tournament and he said: “It was great to see so many schools and pupils taking part in our biggest football competition of the year.
“It’s a fantastic opportunity for students to represent their school and community as well as getting the opportunity to play at Moor Farm and represent Derby County.
“We’re really grateful that Paul Warne took his time to come out and meet the players and present the trophy as well, it was great for the players to meet him and get to spend the time talking to him.”
Find out more about Derby County Community Trust by visiting derbycountycommunitytrust.com.
