Roffey Robins Atletico get the Three Lions experience

Roffey Robins Atletico under-11’s experienced a football training camp with a difference at the weekend as they travelled the the FA’s national training centre at St George’s Park.
By Matt Pole
Published 20th Mar 2020, 12:18 BST
Updated 20th Mar 2020, 12:29 BST
Roffey Robins Atletico under-11s enjoyed a once in a lifetime trip to St George's Park. Picture courtesy of Ricardo MoratallaRoffey Robins Atletico under-11s enjoyed a once in a lifetime trip to St George's Park. Picture courtesy of Ricardo Moratalla
Roffey Robins Atletico under-11s enjoyed a once in a lifetime trip to St George's Park. Picture courtesy of Ricardo Moratalla

The team stayed at the same hotel that the England national team use, walking in the footsteps of the likes of Harry Kane, Nikita Parris and Lewis Dunk.

The team participated in a training session, led by an FA coach, before having a tour of the facilities, including the England changing room, swimming pool, futsal arena, indoor training pitch and the main outdoor pitch which is an exact replica of Wembley. In the evening they had the privilege of dining in the Terry Venables Suite.

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Aaron Woodhams, Atletico captain, said “This is a real once-in-a-lifetime experience. The hotel and training facilities are amazing.

Roffey Robins Atletico under-11s enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime trip to St George's Park. Picture courtesy of Ricardo MoratallaRoffey Robins Atletico under-11s enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime trip to St George's Park. Picture courtesy of Ricardo Moratalla
Roffey Robins Atletico under-11s enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime trip to St George's Park. Picture courtesy of Ricardo Moratalla

"I knew that all of the England teams were based here, but I didn’t know that teams like Barcelona had played here too, so knowing we have walked where Messi walked is really cool.

"It has also helped our team to become better friends and I know we will improve because of this.“

Manager Ricardo Moratalla added: “Huge thanks must go to Kev Klamm, one of our coaches, who has organised the whole trip.

"The facilities are world class, and for Roffey Robins Atletico to gain a little insight into the world of elite football is something that will stay with the team, and me as manager, forever.”

Related topics:Roffey Robins AtleticoLewis DunkHarry KaneWembley

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