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Opening of St. George's Park well received by leading names in football and the media

St. George's Park opened with a bang as the biggest names from the world of sport witnessed its grand opening.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge officially unveiled The FA’s new £105m national football centre in Burton upon Trent today.

And the landmark occasion in English football history was warmly received by leading names from football, media and the like.

Here are the top messages that we received for our big day:

Gary Lineker
Great to see @StGeorgesPark is officially open. Been a long wait. Train more coaches and let the revolution begin!
Henry Winter, Daily Telegraph Football Correspondent
At St George's Park...magnificent training centre for 24 #eng teams + coaching hub to produce more/better coaches to work with kids
Kyle Walker
Was great to meet the royal family today never though I would be able to say that :)
Casey Stoney
Wow what a day. Such an honour to meet the Duke&Duchess. Amazed at how normal&friendly they were. Was going to ask Kate for a kick about
Mark Bright
@StGeorgesPark enjoyed looking around St Georges Park today, lots of big names there, as expected top draw facility, now let's win something.
Tom Cleverley
First day at stgeorges park today. facilities are decent!
Maria Miller MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
Talked to Roy Hodgson @StGeorgesPark about difference it'll [St. George’s Park) make to the game. Long term investment will enable us to be truly world class.
Oliver Kay, Chief Football Correspondent for The Times‏
At St George's Park for its official opening today. It's only one small part of "the solution" for Eng football, but it's a fantastic place.