The Junior Football Organisers course is designed for 14-16 year olds to gain an insight into coaching and organising football with children.

UEFA Hat-trick officer Russ Smith, who is based at West Bromwich Albion FC, delivered the award.

"The award has been very useful to see how the pupils put their football knowledge into a practical situation," he said.

"The students did very well and in the summer they have to organise a summer football festival for the local junior schools pupils."

Students Solomon Akanji, Zaneta Werohiecka and Gavin Rahala (pictured) were amongst those who have passed, with Solomon helping out in the West Bromwich Albion FC Multi Sports programme at George Salter’s.

The schools summer tournament will take place on Wednesday 28 June at George Salter’s new astroturf facility.