The whole aim of forming England Walking Football squads at Over 50 and 60 was to raise the profile of the sport.
Paul Murtagh and Stuart Langworthy were appointed as Over 50 and 60 England Managers in October 2018 following a rigorous interview. They then set about selecting a squad for each age.
We had over 300 people originally nominated for trials at these two age groups. Four regional trials and one final trial later, two squads were selected to play the first ever match against Italy at The Amex Stadium, Brighton, in May 2018, with huge media coverage.
England Walking Football is a founding member of The Federation of International Walking Football Associations (FIWFA)