North Solihull Footie Tournament a good curtain-raiser for the World Cup

WITH World Cup fever set to grip the nation once again, could there be a better time for a good old-fashioned kick about?

This Thursday (June 12), the North Solihull Primary School Football Tournament will be taking place at Arden Playing Fields, in Castle Bromwich.

It’ll be quite an event for the young players, who will take to the field only hours before the opening fixture in Brazil – the host nation take on Croatia at 9pm our time.

But before the likes of Fernandino slip on their strip, there’s the matter of finding out which team is top of the pile locally.

The friendly competition has been organised by Bromford Lions Junior FC, Castle Bromwich Parish Council and Vision Sports Academy. The contest is sponsored by TC Cars.

Event starts at 4pm.