Not one, not two, not three but four players featured in Englands opening under 21 game, in fact the winning goal was scored by Birmingham born BSS player Micah Richards. This goes to prove the strenght of Brazilian Soccer Schools, and also gives a positive role model for our own players to follow.

On the achievement of each player, BSS founder Simon Clifford said: "I was delighted to see the four players involved in the game, and for two of them to score was even better.

"Micah's had a tough season but will be better off for it, and hopefully he can now go on and fulfil his potential.

"Tim Sparv worked with me intensively at Southampton and looked like a good prospect too, so here's to hoping each can push on hereon in."

As part of our schools programme we introduced the Brazilian street football game Panna to years 8 and 9 at Holte School in Birmingham. As part of the programme we held the first competition which saw Abraham Ali crowned the school champion.

We have a new centre in West Bromwich opening this Saturday, We are going to be at the Astro turf pitch at George Salter School. The initial session will run from 10am until 11.30 am and every saturday onwards.

Please contact Ian Lowndes to confirm your place