James Paynes of Ross Juniors FC will be flying the English flag at the Euro 2008 final in Vienna between Germany and Spain on Sunday 29th June.
11 year old James will be going to the final as a player escort as a result of a FA McDonalds competition win and will be accompanied by Joe Loftus his coach at the final. Joe qualified as a FA Level 1 coach with the Herefordshire FA through the FA McDonalds coaching programme. Joe is also currently enrolled on the FA Step into Sport programme and FA Junior Football Organisers course.
James received his Euro 2008 final ticket from Sir Geoff Hurst when the England legend visited McDonald’s at Belmont, Hereford recently.
Well done to James and Joe.