English Schools FA v Scotland
Under 18 Centenary Shield Schools' International
Bobby Moore Trophy
3pm, Saturday 26 April 2008

England Schools’ Under 18 side will take on home nation rivals Scotland at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, 26 April 2008 in a Centenary Shield match for the inaugural ‘Bobby Moore Trophy’.

The match will see England Schools returning to the national stadium after a gap of nine years and continues Wembley's long and rich history of hosting England Schools’ matches and showcasing the English talent of the future.

The fixture is a repeat of the first ever schools' international played at Wembley in 1950, where England won 8-2 against the Scots. The game attracted a crowd of 53,000 and showcased the talents of Johnny Haynes who went on to become captain for both club and country at senior level.

One year later the great Duncan Edwards, whose life and career was tragically cut short by the Munich air disaster, made his debut appearance at Wembley in an England Schools’ match against Wales in 1951 – a game which England won 3-0.

The English Schools’ Football Association (ESFA) will be supporting the Bobby Moore Fund for Cancer Research UK by donating 5% of the net profit from the event to help tackle bowel cancer through vital research work.

Furthermore, Bobby’s wife Stephanie Moore MBE, founder of the Bobby Moore Fund for Cancer Research UK, will be presenting the winning team with the inaugural ‘Bobby Moore Trophy’.

Howard Webb, one of England’s top referees, has agreed to officiate the match and the world famous tenor, Martin Toal, has agreed to sing the National Anthems on the day.

Immediately before the international match, Wembley will also stage the finals of the four National Competitions for Primary Schools (kick-off 12.25pm). And at 2pm a charity match between two celebrity teams will take place, with a Sir David Frost XI taking on a Rod Stewart XI.

For more information and ticket details, visit the English Schools FA website here...