Under-11 footballers in two national finals on consecutive days

Ten players from years 5 and 6 will represent Cheltenham Town FC at Wembley

An under-11s football team has made it to the finals of two national competitions on consecutive days.

Players from Longlevens Junior School are competing in the Pokémon Primary Schools' Cup final on Friday.

The next day they will travel to Wembley to represent Cheltenham Town in the Utilita Kids Cup.

Striker, Oscar, 11 said: "It's an experience that will live with me forever as I might never get to play up there again."

The team of 10 consists of pupils from Years 5 and 6 who have competed against thousands of other schools in both tournaments.

They have won sponsorship from Puma and will be given their own Cheltenham Town shirts to keep for Saturday's match.

Coach Matt Jeynes said: "They're going to have those 24 hours as professional footballers from stadium hotels to tours and walking around the pitch.

"Then obviously getting to play on the hallowed turf at Wembley itself."

In 17 years of coaching Longlevens Junior School football teams, this is the first time Matt Jeynes has taken one to Wembley

The Pokémon Primary Schools' Cup is run by the English Schools' Football Association and the final takes place at Pride Park in Derby.

The English Football League is in charge of The Utilita Kids Cup and is supported by various community trusts.

"We've been running this competition for 15 years and this is the first time we've had a local school make it all the way to Wembley," said Oliver Roberts, Manager at Cheltenham Town Community Trust.

"I'm really looking forward to seeing them on the pitch and seeing their faces enjoying the time."

Cheltenham Town Community Trust has supported the Utilita Kids Cup since it was started 15 years ago

Captain and defender, Will, who is 11, fancies their chances against Port Vale (St. Giles & St. George's Academy) in The Utilita Kids Cup final after beating Bristol Rovers in the semi-finals.

"Our striker scored a hat trick and then I scored the fourth goal. I can't even explain. It was just brilliant."

For 10-year-old goalkeeper Alex, playing at Wembley will be an unforgettable experience.

He said: "Walking into the stadium just feels like a dream, like loads of legends stepping on the pitch like Wayne Rooney. I'm just going to feel so happy just to step on that pitch."

Will hopes to captain his team into winning both finals